Seven Ways to Make More Progress With Your Writing (& How to Track It)
Seven Ways to Make More Progress With Your Writing (& How to Track It)
How’s your writing been going over the past few months?
Some writers find that they have a burst of writing enthusiasm, getting lots done quickly, before their enthusiasm peters out. Others feel that they never really get into the writing groove, so they’re constantly struggling to gain momentum … and never making very much headway.
Whatever your writing goals are, you’ll struggle to meet them if you’re only writing sporadically. But it can be really tough to fit much writing in, especially when you might be struggling with a lack of motivation.
If you’re not currently making consistent progress with your writing, these are some things that can help:
Supercharge Your Writing Guides Released (And On Sale) PLUS Special Bonus Facebook Group
Supercharge Your Writing Guides Released (And On Sale) PLUS Special Bonus Facebook Group
Feeling in need of a writing boost?
I’ve got a couple of new things to share with you today. Here’s the very quick version:
- Supercharge Your Writing Environment and Supercharge Your Writing Progress, the final two ebooks in the Supercharge Your Writing series, are now available (and on sale).
- I’ve created a new, free Facebook group for writers, the Aliventures Club. It’s open to everyone who’s ever worked with me in any way, or bought an ebook, course, etc from me.
And here’s what you might like to know about each:
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Can You Call Yourself a “Writer” if You’re Not Currently Writing?
The Three Stages of Editing (and Nine Handy Do-it-Yourself Tips)
What to Do When Your Writing Goals Seem a Long Way Off
If you’d like more suggestions, head to the “Start Here” page:
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