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8 powerful books to help you overcome fear of rejection
If you fear rejection, you’re not alone. But your fear of rejection is holding you back. Here are 8 books about rejection to help you overcome your struggles and get back to work.

7 ways to commit to writing even if you’re not doing NaNoWriMo
You don’t have to write a book to commit to NaNoWriMo. Instead, choose one of these other ways to commit to writing this or any other month of the year.

Do you let these writing lies get in the way of your writing?
These are the lies you tell yourself to distract yourself from writing. It’s time to stop holding onto your writing lies and start writing instead.

This one magic writing exercise will get you started writing.
What do you need to do before you can write? There’s really only one thing that makes the difference between being a real writer and just a wannabe.

9 ways to be a more productive writer
With so many aspects to consider when creating a writing life, it’s easy to get distracted. Here are nine ways to stay focused and be a more productive writer.

Embrace your inner freak! She has a story to tell.
Living like hippies, not working and doing god-knows-what. That’s how people seem to see our lives since leaving New York in 2007. But I swear, I’ve been doing things. I’ve been making choices, living my life and exploring the world.
It’s all subject for my writing.

7 reasons to write in English when it’s not your first language
It can be daunting to write in English when it’s not your first language. Here are seven reasons to tell your story anyway.

How-to Be Aggressive Pushy and Annoying Like Fred
If you don’t ask for what you want, you’re unlikely to get it. Speak up. Let the world know who you are and what you need.

What to do when writer’s block stops your book
If you’re writing a book, at some point you’ll hit a block. Here are five practical steps you can use to stop writer’s block.

Why failure is key to helping you succeed!
We often see failure as just another part of life we have to accept no matter how unpalatable. But really, failure and rejection are key to helping us succeed.