Shawndra Holmberg6 min readTop 5 Excuses for Not WritingThere is a big difference between an 'excuse' and a 'reason' or contributing factor. I think of an excuse as a lie I tell myself (or others)
Shawndra Holmberg3 min readUnlock Your Writing MotivationI got stuck. I got busy. I focused on other things. The writing was shut down. My writing motivation was wandering around somewhere...
Shawndra Holmberg5 min readFuel Your Passion for Writing with Retreats, Conferences & Writing GroupsConcentrate your focus, build writing skills, increase creativity, or nurture your motivation with writing groups, retreats & conferences
Shawndra Holmberg3 min readCan Your Creativity Trust You?Your creativity is part of who you are, but asking if your creativity can trust you also sets it up as an entity you must respect and use.
Shawndra Holmberg3 min readSave Time, Develop a Writing RitualWhen you build a habit or develop a ritual around your writing, you can get to your computer, tablet or paper in the write mindset. You’ll s
Shawndra Holmberg3 min readYour First Draft is NOT meant to be perfect Your published book will look nothing like the first draft. The final draft of the book, the one you’ll publish, will come from the PROCESS
Shawndra Holmberg3 min readEmbrace Your Overflowing Bucket of CreativityEmbrace your overflowing bucket of ideas. This is not a leaky-roof bucket where you’re catching drips and must keep emptying it in order...
Shawndra Holmberg3 min readIt May Not Be ProcrastinationStop assuming that you're procrastinating. Though there's no visible action, your wonderful creative mind has started the Creative Process