How to Set the Novel Writing Mood

How to Set the Novel Writing Mood | If you're looking for ways to get in the right headspace to finish your novel, check out these tips for how to set the novel writing mood.

Turn up the Marvin Gaye, you guys. We gotta set the mood. Wait. Not that mood. Sorry. My bad. Let’s talk about how to set the novel writing mood. Original photo by Thought Catalog  It has recently come to my attention (which means that I’ve known this about myself all along, but have tried to […]

How to Start a Big Writing Project

One of the questions I get all the time is how to start a big writing project. Admittedly, big is a relative term, and means something different to everyone. But whether you’re a middle school student working on a five-paragraph essay or a doctoral candidate trying to crank out that thesis, getting started can be […]

Setting Your Own Agenda

One of the most frustrating things is the feeling that you aren’t setting your own agenda. The day gets away from you. You feel obligated to do things for others. The line between your day job and your home life blurs. It’s all well and good to intend to set your own agenda, but how […]

The 10 Best Ambient Mixer Atmospheres for Getting Work Done

If you haven’t experienced Ambient Mixer atmospheres yet, you’re in for a treat. You’re also about to get a lot more productive. I wish I were the type of person who could just put my headphones on, blast music, and get work done. Unfortunately, I’m not. I’m a rather persnickety person, in fact. It’s hard […]