For many writers, self-care is not a neutral concept. It carries weight. Guilt. Sometimes even shame. There is often a quiet belief underneath it all that looking after yourself is indulgent, unnecessary, or something you’re only allowed to do once everything else is taken care of. And for writers who are used to carrying a […]

Understanding Overwhelm, Survival Mode, and How to Find Steadiness Again There are seasons of life where writing doesn’t feel difficult because of craft, confidence, or commitment. It feels difficult because life itself feels full. You might still care deeply about your book and think about it often, yet when you finally get a moment to […]

Understanding the uncomfortable middle of becoming an author There comes a moment in many writers’ lives when clarity arrives — not as excitement, but as discomfort. You know something has to change: the way you write, the way you show up, or the way you relate to your creativity. And yet, instead of feeling motivated […]

Fear of rejection is one of the most common reasons writers stop writing their books.Not because they don’t care.Not because they lack discipline.And not because they aren’t committed. But because writing asks us to be seen — and being seen can feel emotionally unsafe. Many writers don’t realise that the hesitation, procrastination, and stop–start momentum […]

Is Perfectionism Secretly Hindering Your Draft? Perfectionism often wears a very convincing disguise. It looks like care.It sounds like high standards.It feels like dedication to the story you’re writing. But for many writers, perfectionism quietly becomes the very thing that stalls progress — keeping the draft frozen while energy, confidence, and creative momentum slowly drain […]

Have you ever sat down to write and quietly wondered whether you’re actually a real writer — or whether you’re just pretending? That question shows up for far more writers than most people admit. And while it can feel unsettling, it’s not a sign that something has gone wrong. More often, it’s a sign that […]

A Mindset-First, Faith-Grounded Approach to Entering Your Next-Level Writing Year As we head toward a new year, writers everywhere start to feel that familiar pull to set new goals — and hope that this year will finally unfold differently. For many writers, this time of year brings a mix of excitement and hope… alongside pressure, […]

Why Writer’s Block Feels Different for Every Writer (And How Understanding Your Inner World Can Change Everything) Have you ever wondered why writer’s block feels so different for every writer? For some, it shows up as fog — like the images just won’t come.For others, it sounds like loud self-doubt or an inner critic that […]