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 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 […]

If writing consistently has felt harder than it “should,” you’re not imagining it — and you’re not failing as a writer. Many writers deeply want to write.They care about their stories.They think about their books often and genuinely intend to show up. And yet, writing still slips. Days pass. Momentum fades. And the quiet inner […]

Using Your Writing Personality to Create Consistency Every year, countless writers set out to finally get consistent with their writing. They make plans.They set goals.They promise themselves this will be the year they follow through. And yet, weeks later, many find themselves frustrated — not because they don’t care enough, but because the routine they […]

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, […]

Not all writers struggle in the same way — and that’s not a problem to fix. It’s a clue. When you understand your natural writing personality, you can stop forcing strategies that don’t fit and start harnessing your unique traits to support your creativity, confidence, and momentum.

Why does writing feel so hard, even when you love it? This post explores the real causes of writer’s block, self-doubt, and creative resistance — and offers gentle mindset shifts to help you reconnect with creative flow, intuition, and alignment so writing feels easier again.