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Mental Health for Writers

In this category, delve into various aspects of mental health that are particularly relevant for writers, including self-care strategies, managing stress and anxiety, overcoming writer’s block, and fostering creativity. My aim is to create a supportive community where writers can openly discuss and explore the challenges and triumphs of maintaining mental wellness throughout their careers.

How affirmations helped me to power through the first draft of a novel

I haven’t been quiet about the use of affirmations in my writing, and how I think they can help other write or find motivation to write. Here, I’m going to walk you through how affirmations for writers helped me finish the first draft of a novel I almost abandoned. In 2021, I started a novel that I then abandoned for over 3 years thanks to a combination of imposter syndrome and perfectionism. Then, after finishing the first draft of another novel in 2024, I came back to it. In March 2025, the first draft was officially completed. Affirmations were a… Read More »How affirmations helped me to power through the first draft of a novel

Why authors shouldn’t read book reviews

Book reviews are everywhere. Social media, retailer websites, on the back of books… Everywhere. So why shouldn’t authors read book reviews? The majority of reviews aren’t intended for the author – there’s a reason most reviews don’t address the author directly. A review helps readers to decide on whether or not to buy a book. They also indicate whether someone enjoyed reading a book. When authors read reviews of their books, they’re opening themselves up to criticism, and rarely is it something they can work on. This can lead to all kinds of problems, both for their mental health and… Read More »Why authors shouldn’t read book reviews

A neurodivergent guide to writing a romance novel

This year, I finally started and finished writing a romance novel. As a neurodivergent writer, this is a major accomplishment – I’ve started plenty of novels, but this is the first I’ve ever completed. Writing can be difficult for anyone, but neurodivergent writers tend to struggle even more. This is usually due to a lack of resources, support, and encouragement. To help others, I’ve chronicled my writing journey here from the planning stage up to finishing. I’ve also included some tips that I found useful. Note: I won’t be disclosing what book I wrote, whether it’s published or not, for… Read More »A neurodivergent guide to writing a romance novel

12+ ways to support writers

Whether you’re a writer yourself or just looking for ways to support writers, it can be difficult to judge what kind of help we can give. I’ve compiled over 12 ways to support writers, covering personal support, social media support, and financial support where possible. It’s important to remember that you have your own limitations too. You don’t need to be someone’s personal cheerleader or therapist to support them. Even just interacting with social media posts or reading their books can help a writer. How to support a writer When it comes to supporting writers, there are many ways to… Read More »12+ ways to support writers

How to start a self-care journal for writers

Are you a hoarder of notebooks? Do you want to put one to use? A self-care journal might be for you. Journalling is a great way to look after your mental health. Some people find that writing a diary entry a day helps them, while others prefer tracking habits or planning their day. For writers, self-care journals can also help motivate you to write. What is a self-care journal? A self-care journal usually works by regularly writing about your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Having a dedicated self-care journal can help you not only write often but also tackle worries you… Read More »How to start a self-care journal for writers

How to create a writer’s self-care kit

As writers, we don’t always make the effort to look after ourselves, especially when it comes in the way of writing. By creating a writer’s self-care kit, we can set aside comfort items to prepare for when we need them. Self-care is something we all do, even if we don’t always know it. A self-care kit is a collection of comforting possessions that can help us intentionally care for ourselves. You don’t have to buy anything to make a writer’s self-care kit – just collect what you already have and add to it as needed. What is a self-care kit?… Read More »How to create a writer’s self-care kit

How to overcome imposter syndrome for writers

Imposter syndrome isn’t unique to writers, but it can really stop us from writing. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like you’re not a ‘real’ writer, this post on how to overcome imposter syndrome for writers is for you. I’ve suffered with imposter syndrome myself: it’s stopped me from writing, because I don’t feel good enough. Finding techniques to combat imposter syndrome doesn’t have to be hard, but sometimes you need an extra push. I’ve listed some of the ways I’m overcoming imposter syndrome below. If you’re not familiar with what imposter syndrome is or how it can… Read More »How to overcome imposter syndrome for writers