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Inspiration

Why Write Fiction? Top Ten Reasons

September 4, 2018 by Kathy Steffen 1 Comment
present tense vs. past tense young adult books

Why write fiction? There are loads of reasons to not start, or to quit, writing fiction. Here are just a few… There are too many people writing, now more than ever. The odds are not in your favor for grabbing an agent or publisher’s attention. You won’t get rich. The work takes years. It’s a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Writing Life Tagged: writing fiction

14 Creative Challenges to Build Confidence

May 29, 2018 by Kathy Steffen Leave a Comment
creative challenges to build confidence

When creative challenges present themselves, what is your first reaction? Embarrassingly, my first reaction in the past has been NO WAY!! Recently, I had an opportunity to write an introspective political essay. A chance to be serious, honest, and dig into myself to uncover deep feelings. My first reaction? NO WAY!!! Yet, something (inspiration? my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Writing Life Tagged: creative challenges, writing inspiration

How to Find Writing Inspiration in Your Garden

May 21, 2018 by Kathy Steffen Leave a Comment
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Creating a garden (or even being in one) is wonderful inspiration for writing. Keeping a garden journal is the perfect way to enjoy both. If you are a gardener, you can use your journal to make notes, develop to-do lists, plan your space, keep planting records and include photos of your garden as it begins … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Writing Craft, Writing Life, Writing Prompts Tagged: writing inspiration, writing prompts

The Writer’s Life: Facing Writer Rejection

May 2, 2018 by Kathy Steffen Leave a Comment
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If you’re any kind of artist, in particular, a writer, and put your work “out there” at some point you will face rejection and disappointment. When your he(art) is on the line, writer rejection can be soul-crushing. ~~~ There’s always failure. And there’s always disappointment. And there’s always loss. But the secret is learning from the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Rejection, Writing Life Tagged: rejection, writing inspiration

Why Write and the Key to Writing Success

April 26, 2018 by Kathy Steffen Leave a Comment
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Why write? Choosing to be a writer (or an artist of any kind) is fraught with reasons to quit. Many do—the artist’s way is not an easy road. With the constant critique, rejection, and self-doubt, you would have to be nuts to be a writer. Right? Wrong. “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Writing Life Tagged: writer's block, writing inspiration
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