CREATE. WRITE. THRIVE.
It’s the writer’s enemy, the thief of pages. It can derail the most dedicated, and sneak up on even seasoned writers. Its mere mention can send shudders of shame and loathing through the creative heart. But we need to talk … Continued
Want free access to the Writer’s Resource Library, filled with tools to help you launch your writing dream? Sign up for my newsletter and get instant access here. Here’s the big, scary truth no writer wants to … Continued
Writing staycation? I have a romantic daydream that I like to revisit. In it, I’ve rented/borrowed a small cabin on a high Appalachian ridge. The only traffic is the mail carrier, who comes at two o’clock each day, and … Continued
What are the most life-changing habits for writers? This week, I was looking through photos on my desktop, trying to find a certain one. I came across a photo I took of my new year’s resolutions for 2010. … Continued
Year’s end is always a time for reflection at Cole Smith Writes creative headquarters. (That’s code for my spare bedroom a.k.a. my office and where we keep all the extra quilts…) What did you love to read on the blog … Continued
Would you rather spend your writing time on your work in progress, or crafting copy for Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter? Is it frustrating to squeeze your brain cells for meaningful post descriptions and captions, only to be met by … Continued
Want some free, printable NaNoWriMo journal pages? If you’re anything like me, you know that NaNoWriMo can be a mirror that reflects your habits back to you. For example, I know that in the days leading up to … Continued
You started out with pure motivation. You knew you were going to win. You knew this would be the year. Then, two weeks into November, you hit the wall. The car broke down, the kids have the stomach bug, there’s … Continued
Want to know why I’m not doing NaNoWriMo this year? Let’s back up and start at the beginning… The first time I ever heard of NaNoWriMo, I was browsing MySpace. (You didn’t think I was going to back … Continued
It’s Preptober, and that means the gears of your NaNoWriMo story are turning so hard your brain feels the heat of the friction! (At least that’s the way it is in my case. Come November? Those gears slow waaaay down … Continued