Writer's Edit

A newsletter for novel writers looking for inspiration and advice on their creative journey.



Category: Mindset

  • How To Build A Music Playlist For Writers

    It can be hard to sit down and start writing. Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve worked on your manuscript. Maybe you’re stuck on a scene that’s particularly tricky…

  • 8 Tips For Getting Back Into Writing After A Long Hiatus

    The only thing harder than getting started on a new writing project is returning to an old one after an extended period away. We all need breaks from writing for…

  • Is It Normal To Think You Suck At Writing?

    Self-doubt is something most people struggle with at some point, but it seems writers face it more frequently than others. We tend to feel like impostors. Some writers are naturally…

  • Does Reading More Make You A Better Writer?

    “If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” —Stephen King It’s impossible to overestimate the power of reading. But aside…

  • How to Write When You’re Not In The Mood

    You’re at this site, reading this article, because you’re a writer. Whether or not you’ve had your writing published isn’t important. What is important is that you continue to write.…

  • 6 Ways Exercise Benefits Creativity

    As familiar as we may be with the health benefits of exercise, it’s often one of the first things we time-poor writers sacrifice in order to work on our craft.…

  • 6 Easy Ways To Avoid Second Book Syndrome

    If you’re writing a series, you might have heard of – or already be quaking in fear of – the dreaded thing called ‘second book syndrome’. But what exactly is…

  • 6 Top Tips For Dealing With Criticism Of Your Writing

    As a writer, you’ll hear feedback about your work in many different contexts. Notes from your editor; comments from beta readers or writing group buddies; reviews from readers… There are…

  • 11 Habits of a Six-Figure Income Indie Author

    For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told that authors don’t make any money. That a degree in creative writing was a fast-track to unemployment, and that I…

  • 7 Useful Tips For Establishing A Writing Routine

    There are certain things all writers need: inspiration, creativity, dedication, some measure of talent. But there’s one thing that’s perhaps more important than all these elements combined – one thing…

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