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Bryan Hutchinson

Hey there, I'm Bryan, author of "Writer's Doubt." This is my blog on Positive Writing, where I share a few thoughts and ideas—enjoy!

8 Ways To Balance A Writing Career While Making Family A Priority

8 Ways To Balance A Writing Career While Making Family A Priority

written by Bryan Hutchinson

Note: This is a guest post by Lisa Hall-Wilson, she’s an award-winning freelance journalist and author. She teaches writing classes online and writes historical and speculative fiction. Visit her website at LisaHallWilson.com. You can also find her on Facebook.

I have been a stay-at-home mom off and on for eighteen years. For the last twelve years, I’ve also been a writer.

I went from knowing nothing to having my own freelance business and being a national award-winning freelance journalist and author. One thing I had to learn was how to carve out time for my writing career while keeping my family a priority. You can, too.

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You Know You’re a Writer When…

You Know You’re a Writer When…

written by Bryan Hutchinson

I asked friends and fellow bloggers from Tribe Writers to finish a sentence, “You know you’re a writer when…”

The responses came flooding in. They make me so proud to be a writer! Read the responses below and when you’re finished reading, take a moment to join the fun and complete the sentence in the comments, too.

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Can One Journal Writer Influence the World? (Let’s Find Out)

Can One Journal Writer Influence the World? (Let’s Find Out)

written by Bryan Hutchinson

Note: This is a guest post by Kathi Ostrom Gowsell, a certified journal writing instructor and legacy facilitator, she believes there is a writer in all of us. She started Writing Life Matters to share her knowledge of journal writing as a tool to capture family legacy. If you’d like to read more, you can find her at Writing Life Matters

Everyone seems to be touting the benefits of keeping a journal these days. I’m glad. I’ve always believed the world would be a better place if more people picked up a favorite pen and wrote their hearts out on a regular basis.

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7 Incredible Reasons Every Writer Needs a Journal

7 Incredible Reasons Every Writer Needs a Journal

written by Bryan Hutchinson

Note: This is another awesome guest post by Frank McKinley, he’s a writing coach, a blogger, an idea guy, and an entrepreneur. He lives in Georgia with his wife, 2 kids, and a Labrador named Jake. His website is www.frankmckinleyauthor.com.

You’ve heard that Bryan Hutchinson published his memoir from the pages of his journal and that he’s now teaching a course, The Art of Positive Journaling.

You’ve seen beautiful pictures of journals for sale on Amazon.

You know that in court a diary (another word for a journal) is powerful and sometimes condemning evidence.

You know a journal can help you design your life. So, I have to ask…

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How I Wrote My First Book (and How You Can Write Yours)

How I Wrote My First Book (and How You Can Write Yours)

written by Bryan Hutchinson

One of the most frequent questions I get is:

How did you write your first book?

All too often my answer seems to puzzle people. Not always – there are those who ‘get it’ right away, but most nod with a confused look and say something like “That’s interesting…” waiting for something more, a super secret-secret, perhaps.

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