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My last blog post, which was on 26 blog post ideas for blogs about writing, did really well! Thank you to everyone who read that post, and if you haven’t had the chance to read it yet, I suggest taking the time to do so. In any case, that post did so well that I … Continue reading 26 More Blog Post Ideas for Blogs About Writing
We’ve all been there before, staring at a blank page waiting for an idea to strike. It can be a bit daunting to try and keep up with a regular posting schedule when you have no idea what to write. And trust me, getting stressed out about your schedule won’t help you get any ideas. … Continue reading 26 Blog Post Ideas for Blogs About Writing
Playing a game is fun, right? So what can we do to make writing feel more fun, especially if we’re going through a bit of a slog? Turn it into a game! I really love playing video games, because they’re designed to make task completion enjoyable. Players get a rush of dopamine every time they … Continue reading How to Gamify Writing in Order to Increase Productivity
Last week I felt like I had a bit of a writing block. Except instead of a block for writing stories, I had a block for writing blog posts. This happens occasionally (every few months in fact) and I find that the best way to deal with it is just keep writing blog posts. Eventually … Continue reading Writing a Short Story in 24 Hours
Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen circumstance, and a couple of other problems added on top of that, I don't have a blog post for today.Next Wednesday, on the 30th of January, I will resume my normal posting schedule of one blog post a week here on Cozy Creative Writing. I hope you all have a … Continue reading Normal Blog Post Schedule Will Resume on the 30th of January
Recently I read an article that dismissed writer’s block as being a non-existent thing simply because it’s a mental problem, not a physical problem. The article was in regards to a quote by Robert B. Parker which goes: Writer’s block? I’ve never heard of a plumber complain about plumber’s block.Robert B. Parker There are a … Continue reading Stop Dismissing Writer’s Block
One of the most fun ways to boost your word count is through doing writing challenges. What is a writing challenge? Writing challenges are little games that you can do in order to boost your word count. Sometimes they’re just quick challenges to give you a small boost, other times they can be long and … Continue reading Five Writing Challenges
Before getting into the swing of things for 2019, I would like to take a moment to relax, think about all that happened in 2018, and take a look at what I’d like to do in 2019. 2018 was a pretty good year for me. A lot happened, but I think I would like to … Continue reading Closing the Chapter of 2018 and Looking Ahead at 2019
With 2019 just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to come up with some writing goals! A new year is like a clean slate, a time during which so many people start making changes for the better. While any time of year is a good time to make a goal, there’s nothing quite like … Continue reading How to Make Writing Goals for the New Year (That You Can Actually Stick to)
Burn out is a problem that most will deal with at some point in their lives, and it has numerous symptoms and side effects. One of these symptoms is feeling like you’re spinning your wheels in place whenever you try to work on your writing project. Another symptom is becoming suddenly tired or irritable at … Continue reading An Illustrated Guide to Dealing With Burn Out (While in the Middle of a Writing Project)
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