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From Cathartic to Intentional: How to Write When It Feels Hard
Ever feel like you’re having such a hard day or week or month that you’re not sure how to write anything at all? You’re not alone. Recently, someone in the writing community on Substack posted the following: “Don’t you love it when you don’t work on your WIP for three months and then you write...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/04/how-to-write-when-it-feels-hard/#Motivational #ResidentWritingCoach #WritersBlock #WritingLife
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From Cathartic to Intentional: How to Write When It Feels Hard
Ever feel like you’re having such a hard day or week or month that you’re not sure how to write anything at all? You’re not alone. Recently, someone in the writing community on Substack posted the following: “Don’t you love it when you don’t work on your WIP for three months and then you write...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/04/how-to-write-when-it-feels-hard/#Motivational #ResidentWritingCoach #WritersBlock #WritingLife
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From Cathartic to Intentional: How to Write When It Feels Hard
Ever feel like you’re having such a hard day or week or month that you’re not sure how to write anything at all? You’re not alone. Recently, someone in the writing community on Substack posted the following: “Don’t you love it when you don’t work on your WIP for three months and then you write...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/04/how-to-write-when-it-feels-hard/#Motivational #ResidentWritingCoach #WritersBlock #WritingLife
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From Cathartic to Intentional: How to Write When It Feels Hard
Ever feel like you’re having such a hard day or week or month that you’re not sure how to write anything at all? You’re not alone. Recently, someone in the writing community on Substack posted the following: “Don’t you love it when you don’t work on your WIP for three months and then you write...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/04/how-to-write-when-it-feels-hard/#Motivational #ResidentWritingCoach #WritersBlock #WritingLife
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What Your Story Problems Reveal About Your Writing Brain
Much as we may have things in common as writers, our brains are wired differently. How one writer creates a story is likely to be quite different from how another one does it. That doesn’t mean that one is wrong—it just means our processes differ. Figuring out how your writing brain operates and how to...
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What Your Story Problems Reveal About Your Writing Brain
Much as we may have things in common as writers, our brains are wired differently. How one writer creates a story is likely to be quite different from how another one does it. That doesn’t mean that one is wrong—it just means our processes differ. Figuring out how your writing brain operates and how to...
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What Your Story Problems Reveal About Your Writing Brain
Much as we may have things in common as writers, our brains are wired differently. How one writer creates a story is likely to be quite different from how another one does it. That doesn’t mean that one is wrong—it just means our processes differ. Figuring out how your writing brain operates and how to...
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What Your Story Problems Reveal About Your Writing Brain
Much as we may have things in common as writers, our brains are wired differently. How one writer creates a story is likely to be quite different from how another one does it. That doesn’t mean that one is wrong—it just means our processes differ. Figuring out how your writing brain operates and how to...
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What Your Story Problems Reveal About Your Writing Brain
Much as we may have things in common as writers, our brains are wired differently. How one writer creates a story is likely to be quite different from how another one does it. That doesn’t mean that one is wrong—it just means our processes differ. Figuring out how your writing brain operates and how to...
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What Your Story Problems Reveal About Your Writing Brain
Much as we may have things in common as writers, our brains are wired differently. How one writer creates a story is likely to be quite different from how another one does it. That doesn’t mean that one is wrong—it just means our processes differ. Figuring out how your writing brain operates and how to...
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What Your Story Problems Reveal About Your Writing Brain
Much as we may have things in common as writers, our brains are wired differently. How one writer creates a story is likely to be quite different from how another one does it. That doesn’t mean that one is wrong—it just means our processes differ. Figuring out how your writing brain operates and how to...
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What Your Story Problems Reveal About Your Writing Brain
Much as we may have things in common as writers, our brains are wired differently. How one writer creates a story is likely to be quite different from how another one does it. That doesn’t mean that one is wrong—it just means our processes differ. Figuring out how your writing brain operates and how to...
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From Idea to Page: The Journey of a Romance Novel
Romance is the #1 genre of all time. Whether you love it or loathe it yourself, it’s fair to say readers LOVE it! As someone who enjoys romance novels of ALL kinds – classic and Rom-Com, through to romantasy, paranormal, steamy, LGBTQ+, young adult (YA) and beyond, I thought I would share my tips on...
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From Idea to Page: The Journey of a Romance Novel
Romance is the #1 genre of all time. Whether you love it or loathe it yourself, it’s fair to say readers LOVE it! As someone who enjoys romance novels of ALL kinds – classic and Rom-Com, through to romantasy, paranormal, steamy, LGBTQ+, young adult (YA) and beyond, I thought I would share my tips on...
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From Idea to Page: The Journey of a Romance Novel
Romance is the #1 genre of all time. Whether you love it or loathe it yourself, it’s fair to say readers LOVE it! As someone who enjoys romance novels of ALL kinds – classic and Rom-Com, through to romantasy, paranormal, steamy, LGBTQ+, young adult (YA) and beyond, I thought I would share my tips on...
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From Idea to Page: The Journey of a Romance Novel
Romance is the #1 genre of all time. Whether you love it or loathe it yourself, it’s fair to say readers LOVE it! As someone who enjoys romance novels of ALL kinds – classic and Rom-Com, through to romantasy, paranormal, steamy, LGBTQ+, young adult (YA) and beyond, I thought I would share my tips on...
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Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes
For many authors, the most difficult type of scene to write (and write well) are sex scenes. However, any type of uncomfortable scene can feel awkward to write, as we may struggle with descriptions or complex emotions, or we may feel judged or ashamed of our writing, and all of that can make our writing...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/03/write-uncomfortable-scenes/#ResidentWritingCoach #Romance #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes
For many authors, the most difficult type of scene to write (and write well) are sex scenes. However, any type of uncomfortable scene can feel awkward to write, as we may struggle with descriptions or complex emotions, or we may feel judged or ashamed of our writing, and all of that can make our writing...
The post Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/03/write-uncomfortable-scenes/#ResidentWritingCoach #Romance #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes
For many authors, the most difficult type of scene to write (and write well) are sex scenes. However, any type of uncomfortable scene can feel awkward to write, as we may struggle with descriptions or complex emotions, or we may feel judged or ashamed of our writing, and all of that can make our writing...
The post Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/03/write-uncomfortable-scenes/#ResidentWritingCoach #Romance #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes
For many authors, the most difficult type of scene to write (and write well) are sex scenes. However, any type of uncomfortable scene can feel awkward to write, as we may struggle with descriptions or complex emotions, or we may feel judged or ashamed of our writing, and all of that can make our writing...
The post Ooo La La: 5 Steps to Write Uncomfortable Scenes appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/03/write-uncomfortable-scenes/#ResidentWritingCoach #Romance #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Story Beats
Dialogue without anything else on the page feels like a screenplay—all setup for actors who will never arrive. In a film, the actors carry the scene. In your novel, the writing has to do that work itself. Writers often reach for action beats to fill in the gaps, sprinkling in gestures, expressions, and blocking to...
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Story Beats
Dialogue without anything else on the page feels like a screenplay—all setup for actors who will never arrive. In a film, the actors carry the scene. In your novel, the writing has to do that work itself. Writers often reach for action beats to fill in the gaps, sprinkling in gestures, expressions, and blocking to...
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Story Beats
Dialogue without anything else on the page feels like a screenplay—all setup for actors who will never arrive. In a film, the actors carry the scene. In your novel, the writing has to do that work itself. Writers often reach for action beats to fill in the gaps, sprinkling in gestures, expressions, and blocking to...
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Story Beats
Dialogue without anything else on the page feels like a screenplay—all setup for actors who will never arrive. In a film, the actors carry the scene. In your novel, the writing has to do that work itself. Writers often reach for action beats to fill in the gaps, sprinkling in gestures, expressions, and blocking to...
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Hierarchy of a Submission Package & Giveaway!
I’ve been thinking a lot about submissions lately, not only because my co-author and I are launching a new book about the querying process, but also because I will be in the trenches soon with my next novel. A typical submission usually includes a query letter, synopsis, and writing sample, but which one is most...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/submission-package/#PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #Synopsis #WritingCraft
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Hierarchy of a Submission Package & Giveaway!
I’ve been thinking a lot about submissions lately, not only because my co-author and I are launching a new book about the querying process, but also because I will be in the trenches soon with my next novel. A typical submission usually includes a query letter, synopsis, and writing sample, but which one is most...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/submission-package/#PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #Synopsis #WritingCraft
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Hierarchy of a Submission Package & Giveaway!
I’ve been thinking a lot about submissions lately, not only because my co-author and I are launching a new book about the querying process, but also because I will be in the trenches soon with my next novel. A typical submission usually includes a query letter, synopsis, and writing sample, but which one is most...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/submission-package/#PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #Synopsis #WritingCraft
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Hierarchy of a Submission Package & Giveaway!
I’ve been thinking a lot about submissions lately, not only because my co-author and I are launching a new book about the querying process, but also because I will be in the trenches soon with my next novel. A typical submission usually includes a query letter, synopsis, and writing sample, but which one is most...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/submission-package/#PublishingandSelfPublishing #ResidentWritingCoach #Synopsis #WritingCraft
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20 Ways to Get Paid as a Writer
What do we, as artists, think about making money for doing our craft? This question will make a lot of you cringe. Why should we get paid for doing something we love? Well, simply put, if the work you do brings the world joy, there is value in that, and your voice is needed. When...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/get-paid-as-a-writer/#Promotion #ResidentWritingCoach #TheBusinessofWriting #WritingLife
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20 Ways to Get Paid as a Writer
What do we, as artists, think about making money for doing our craft? This question will make a lot of you cringe. Why should we get paid for doing something we love? Well, simply put, if the work you do brings the world joy, there is value in that, and your voice is needed. When...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/get-paid-as-a-writer/#Promotion #ResidentWritingCoach #TheBusinessofWriting #WritingLife
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20 Ways to Get Paid as a Writer
What do we, as artists, think about making money for doing our craft? This question will make a lot of you cringe. Why should we get paid for doing something we love? Well, simply put, if the work you do brings the world joy, there is value in that, and your voice is needed. When...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/get-paid-as-a-writer/#Promotion #ResidentWritingCoach #TheBusinessofWriting #WritingLife
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20 Ways to Get Paid as a Writer
What do we, as artists, think about making money for doing our craft? This question will make a lot of you cringe. Why should we get paid for doing something we love? Well, simply put, if the work you do brings the world joy, there is value in that, and your voice is needed. When...
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https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/02/get-paid-as-a-writer/#Promotion #ResidentWritingCoach #TheBusinessofWriting #WritingLife
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Make Retreats Part of Your Writing Life
It’s that time of year when writers and non-writers alike make huge aspirational lists of resolutions for the coming year. One of the most common things writers build into their new year resolutions is how to make time for writing in the busy-ness of work and family and…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/01/writing-retreats/#ResidentWritingCoach #RetreatsWorkshopsandConferences #WritingCraft #WritingLife #WritingTime
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Make Retreats Part of Your Writing Life
It’s that time of year when writers and non-writers alike make huge aspirational lists of resolutions for the coming year. One of the most common things writers build into their new year resolutions is how to make time for writing in the busy-ness of work and family and…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/01/writing-retreats/#ResidentWritingCoach #RetreatsWorkshopsandConferences #WritingCraft #WritingLife #WritingTime
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Make Retreats Part of Your Writing Life
It’s that time of year when writers and non-writers alike make huge aspirational lists of resolutions for the coming year. One of the most common things writers build into their new year resolutions is how to make time for writing in the busy-ness of work and family and…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/01/writing-retreats/#ResidentWritingCoach #RetreatsWorkshopsandConferences #WritingCraft #WritingLife #WritingTime
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Make Retreats Part of Your Writing Life
It’s that time of year when writers and non-writers alike make huge aspirational lists of resolutions for the coming year. One of the most common things writers build into their new year resolutions is how to make time for writing in the busy-ness of work and family and…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/01/writing-retreats/#ResidentWritingCoach #RetreatsWorkshopsandConferences #WritingCraft #WritingLife #WritingTime
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See Why Three Types of Character Motivation Matter
All About Character Motivation Character motivation is key in any good story. A great character wants or needs something for a reason … and they must struggle to get it. Your characters should drive the plot through their own choices, behavior, worldview, backstory and…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/12/why-character-motivation-matters/#Characters #Motivation #ResidentWritingCoach #Romance #WritingCraft
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See Why Three Types of Character Motivation Matter
All About Character Motivation Character motivation is key in any good story. A great character wants or needs something for a reason … and they must struggle to get it. Your characters should drive the plot through their own choices, behavior, worldview, backstory and…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/12/why-character-motivation-matters/#Characters #Motivation #ResidentWritingCoach #Romance #WritingCraft
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See Why Three Types of Character Motivation Matter
All About Character Motivation Character motivation is key in any good story. A great character wants or needs something for a reason … and they must struggle to get it. Your characters should drive the plot through their own choices, behavior, worldview, backstory and…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/12/why-character-motivation-matters/#Characters #Motivation #ResidentWritingCoach #Romance #WritingCraft
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See Why Three Types of Character Motivation Matter
All About Character Motivation Character motivation is key in any good story. A great character wants or needs something for a reason … and they must struggle to get it. Your characters should drive the plot through their own choices, behavior, worldview, backstory and…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/12/why-character-motivation-matters/#Characters #Motivation #ResidentWritingCoach #Romance #WritingCraft
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What’s More Important: Storytelling or Writing Craft?
When first learning how to write, we often focus on the skills of writing craft—grammar rules, point of view, etc.—but storytelling skills are just as important. Some might even say they’re more important. After all, we can probably think of popular…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/12/whats-more-important-storytelling-or-writing-craft/#Characters #Pacing #PointofView #ResidentWritingCoach #ShowDontTell
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What’s More Important: Storytelling or Writing Craft?
When first learning how to write, we often focus on the skills of writing craft—grammar rules, point of view, etc.—but storytelling skills are just as important. Some might even say they’re more important. After all, we can probably think of popular…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/12/whats-more-important-storytelling-or-writing-craft/#Characters #Pacing #PointofView #ResidentWritingCoach #ShowDontTell
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What’s More Important: Storytelling or Writing Craft?
When first learning how to write, we often focus on the skills of writing craft—grammar rules, point of view, etc.—but storytelling skills are just as important. Some might even say they’re more important. After all, we can probably think of popular…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/12/whats-more-important-storytelling-or-writing-craft/#Characters #Pacing #PointofView #ResidentWritingCoach #ShowDontTell
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What’s More Important: Storytelling or Writing Craft?
When first learning how to write, we often focus on the skills of writing craft—grammar rules, point of view, etc.—but storytelling skills are just as important. Some might even say they’re more important. After all, we can probably think of popular…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/12/whats-more-important-storytelling-or-writing-craft/#Characters #Pacing #PointofView #ResidentWritingCoach #ShowDontTell
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Qualities of a Successful Writer
What makes a successful writer? Is there a recipe somewhere for the secret sauce that will guarantee success? Well, that depends at least partly on how you define success. Society imposes external metrics on us: publication, bestseller lists, awards, fame and fortune. These are tangible, easily measured by…
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Qualities of a Successful Writer
What makes a successful writer? Is there a recipe somewhere for the secret sauce that will guarantee success? Well, that depends at least partly on how you define success. Society imposes external metrics on us: publication, bestseller lists, awards, fame and fortune. These are tangible, easily measured by…
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Qualities of a Successful Writer
What makes a successful writer? Is there a recipe somewhere for the secret sauce that will guarantee success? Well, that depends at least partly on how you define success. Society imposes external metrics on us: publication, bestseller lists, awards, fame and fortune. These are tangible, easily measured by…
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Qualities of a Successful Writer
What makes a successful writer? Is there a recipe somewhere for the secret sauce that will guarantee success? Well, that depends at least partly on how you define success. Society imposes external metrics on us: publication, bestseller lists, awards, fame and fortune. These are tangible, easily measured by…
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Is Your Writing “Good Enough” to Publish?
I cringe at the title of this article, because we all know that writing is an art form, and there are thousands of ways to do it. Yet, I used this title because writers ask me daily if I can take a look at their work and let them know if it’s “any good”. These […]…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/11/is-your-writing-good-enough/#Motivational #ReaderInterest #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons
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Is Your Writing “Good Enough” to Publish?
I cringe at the title of this article, because we all know that writing is an art form, and there are thousands of ways to do it. Yet, I used this title because writers ask me daily if I can take a look at their work and let them know if it’s “any good”. These […]…
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2025/11/is-your-writing-good-enough/#Motivational #ReaderInterest #ResidentWritingCoach #WritingCraft #WritingLessons