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2014

Doubt Is The Writer’s Troll (How To Defeat It!)

Doubt Is The Writer’s Troll (How To Defeat It!)

written by Jackie Johansen
Note: This post is by Jackie Johansen, she is a writer who combines personal development with actionable writing strategies. She is the creator of the ebook, Is Writing a Struggle? How to Author the Words that Inspire the World. Get it free at FinallyWriting.com.

I begin writing by feeling inspired, motivated and with an idea that is pushing on my insides, full of potential, wanting and needing to be expressed. The words start flowing, and my fingers dance across the keyboard.

However, inevitably, my fingers begin to slow-down and eventually they come to a complete stop. I feel deflated, uninspired and full of doubt…

Doubt Fear Writing

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Interview with Seth Godin

Interview with Seth Godin

written by Bryan Hutchinson
American Way Magazine calls him, “America’s Greatest Marketer,” and you probably know him as the world’s greatest blogger. Seth Godin is the Author of 14 bestselling books, founder of Squidoo, and he’s an inspiration to countless marketers, bloggers and writers around the world. Seth says more meaningful stuff that matters with fewer words than anyone else, and when I recently asked him the below questions he was true to form with concise, yet profound answers.

Seth Godin’s Homepage

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5 Kick In The Pants Tips About Guest Blogging You Need To Know

5 Kick In The Pants Tips About Guest Blogging You Need To Know

written by Guest Post
Note: This is a guest post by Jennifer Brown Banks, she is an award-winning blogger, ghost writer, and popular relationship columnist. She enjoys cooking, karaoke, and reading. Visit Jennifer at Pen and Prosper.

It’s certainly no secret to today’s writers that guest blogging provides a great way to build their platform and amplify their “voice.” Top bloggers like Leo Babauta of Zen Habits and Darren Rowse, in fact, highly recommend it.

Still, very few writers reap the potential benefits of guest blogging, due to their approach and a lack of awareness of how to “work smarter, not harder.”

With this in mind, today I’ll share a few ways to increase your blogging I.Q. and ultimately your bottom line.

guest blogging tips

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The One Thing You MUST Be Confident About (Your Writing)

The One Thing You MUST Be Confident About (Your Writing)

written by Guest Post
Note: This is a post by, Angie Dixon. Angie is the author of The Leonardo Trait, she helps creative people live out lives they love. Check out Angie’s creativity quiz at www.leonardotrait.com

I used to tell people that I’m the most insecure person I know; I just hide it well. One day my best friend called me on my insecurity. That’s a best friend’s job, of course, and she did it with two powerful sentences.

“I’m insecure also, but I know the one thing I never feel insecure about is my teaching ability. The one thing you should never feel insecure about is your writing.”

insecure-writing-confident

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13 Ways How Writers Can Survive The Dreaded Waiting Stage

13 Ways How Writers Can Survive The Dreaded Waiting Stage

written by Guest Post
Note: This post is by Gemma Hawdon. Gemma lives in Melbourne, Australia. She writes articles, guest posts and short stories and has just completed a MG children’s fantasy book. She also writes a blog, Top Of The Slush Pile, which documents the adventures of writing a book and trying to get published. T: @gemmaleehawdon

We’re told writing a book is the easy part. ‘Pah!! Wait til you try and publish it!’ they warn us.

And then, after months or years of carefully honing our precious stories we emerge from hibernation, with arthritic fingers and hunched backs, and realise we’ve reached that stage. It’s judgment time…

writer-waiting

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Special Thanks to Jeff Goins, CS Lakin and KM Weiland and More Friends!

written by Bryan Hutchinson

I’d like to do a few quick shout outs to online friends who are helping me spread the word about Writer’s Doubt:

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Is Paranoia Preventing YOU From Finding Success as a Writer?

written by Andy Mort

Note: This is a post by Andy Mort, he is a UK based musician and writer. He’s the founder of SheepDressedLikeWolves.com, which is aimed at encouraging HSPs and introverts to embrace their creativity and push against the expectations of an often overwhelming world. Download his FREE eBook “The Gentle Rebel Manifesto.”

Pronoia is a concept I recently came across thanks to Beth Buelow who writes about it in her book, Insight: Reflections on the Gifts of Being an Introvert.

It is the opposite of paranoia; described as a suspicion that the universe is conspiring on your behalf rather than against you. In other words it’s a belief that the universe is a friendly place, not one that is harsh and unforgiving.

writers-world

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Invaluable Advice From Seth Godin Every Writer Needs to Read

Invaluable Advice From Seth Godin Every Writer Needs to Read

written by Bryan Hutchinson

Writers the world over have suffered through unbearable self-doubt and many have overcome it long enough to write words that matter. But some haven’t. And some believe they never will. It doesn’t have to be that way.

Does it?

Seth Godin Doubt Writing

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5 Things Rocky Taught Me About Writing Knockout Main Characters

5 Things Rocky Taught Me About Writing Knockout Main Characters

written by Shanan Haislip

Recently, I watched all six Rocky movies back to back (yes, even Rocky V). I somehow managed to skirt around those movies throughout my child- and young adulthood.  Boxing movie? Something about some steps in Philly? Eh.

RoBal

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How to Embrace Your Fears to Create Your Best Work

How to Embrace Your Fears to Create Your Best Work

written by Bryan Hutchinson

Are you ready to answer the question? It’s a simple one. It’s the question that will reveal once and for all whether you’re an artist or not.

Are you afraid?

embrace-fear-write

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