mental health

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

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

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

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