Productive Writing: Time Blocking and Task Batching

One thing I miss about being a 21-year-old writer is the really lazy way I approached work. I crawled into bed with my heavy-ass laptop (they were so heavy back in the day) and just sat under the covers writing what I assumed was a brilliant novel. Now, your girl is all about productive writing, […]

5 Things Writers Should Invest In

If you didn’t know, 2018 is almost over, which means it’s time to take stock and make plans. And if you’re planning on building your writing career in 2019, here are 5 things writers should invest in. NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising […]

Time-Saving Hacks: How to Make Space for Your Creative Projects

There is never enough time in the day to do it all, but there’s definitely a way to take back your time. These time-saving hacks can help you get back your sanity and will give you more space for creativity. Original photo by STILSometimes people ask me how I make time for everything, and the […]

Create Space to Breathe: 4 Tips to Help You Fight Overwhelm

When the things that need to be done start to pile up, I know I need to create space to breathe. We’re smack dab in the middle of grading season. Or, more accurately, procrastinating grading season. (Every day I manage to tell my students they shouldn’t procrastinate with a straight face. I have no business […]