What Worked for Me in 2024
And how to figure out what works for you!
You may have found that writing takes energy, but it can also GIVE you energy. Noticing that helped me keep writing in 2024, even when there were a million reasons to give up! What also helped?
Taking walks
Listening to funny podcasts
Taking an illustration class for fun
Talking to writer friends
Starting each project in a notebook and…
Writing in my notebook for as long as possible before opening a document and trying to make sense of it all
Taking a break from writing during the summer
Taking notes as ideas came to me but also…
Choosing one project to focus on and get to the next stage at a time
Experimenting with new genres
Reading a LOT of picture books
What helped you make progress last year? What can you do to set yourself up for success this year? If you’re struggling to answer those questions, Before You Begin will walk you step by step through the creative process and help you understand how you can make YOUR writing life easier and more productive. Because what works for me might not work for you. And there’s SO much value in observing your process and treating your writing like it matters.
PS
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