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The Writer's Cookbook

Productivity

10th December, 2019

Creativity, Productivity, Reading, Writing

Christmas Present Ideas for Writers

It’s that time of year. The songs are everywhere, the food is yummy, and the stress of buying Christmas presents is real. Honestly I hate buying presents. It makes me panic. So, to save you the stress of pulling out your hair, here’s a list of Christmas present ideas for writers. They cover every budget... / READ MORE /

5 stories that prove you're never too old to be published

1st October, 2019

Productivity, Publishing

5 Stories That Prove You’re Never Too Old To Be Published

Have you ever thought you were too old to get published? Too old to even start that story? Left it too late to enter the world of publishing? Well, I am here to tell you that you are wrong. Is it too late to start that manuscript? No. Are you too old to even consider... / READ MORE /

How can you balance writing with working full-time?

17th September, 2019

Productivity

11 Tips for Balancing Your Writing with Your Full-Time Job

So, you wanna be a writer, huh? Me too. Wait, you have a full time job? Me too! It’s hard, right? Balancing that nine to five with the ever looming word count expectations. Getting home and wanting nothing more than to eat take out Chinese on the sofa, watching The IT Crowd and swiping your... / READ MORE /

23rd July, 2019

Featured, Productivity

Download Your Copy of Writing Myths!

Can you really make a living with your writing? Do traditionally published authors have to market their own books? Will reading other people’s books damage your authorial voice? Get the answers to all these questions and more, in my latest book, Writing Myths: Myths and Misconceptions Holding You Back in Your Writing Career! You can... / READ MORE /

How do you find time to write in a busy life?

16th July, 2019

Productivity

Finding Time to Write, Whatever Your Lifestyle

This is a guest post by Ricardo Elisiário. If you’re often caught inside boring rooms doing work that doesn’t exactly relate to the craft of writing, then know there are still ways to make it happen. Writing whenever and wherever is not just empty talk. I think everything starts with being (much) more mindful of... / READ MORE /

Why I'm taking a step back from blogging (and what's coming next)

2nd April, 2019

Productivity

Why I’m Taking a Step Back From Blogging

It’s been eighteen months since I started blogging weekly. Since then, The Writer’s Cookbook has grown in ways I never expected. But other areas that mean more to me had to take a step back for me to achieve that goal. As Andrew and Pete say, you should spend 90% of your time on one... / READ MORE /

22nd January, 2019

Productivity

How to Stop Overthinking Your Writing

Overthinking is one of the biggest things that holds writers of all levels back. Yep, even seasoned writers overthink new ideas. Especially if it’s a new genre or medium. But experimenting in new genres and mediums is one of the best ways to flex your writing muscles in the same way that when you try... / READ MORE /

15th January, 2019

Productivity

How Your Mental Health Can Affect Your Productivity Levels (And What to do About it)

Mental health is always a hard topic. We think it’s getting easier, but I see it more as a one step forwards, two step back kind of thing. Recently I was involved in a work event surrounding mental health that opened my eyes even more—to things I knew of, and some I didn’t. We talked... / READ MORE /

8th January, 2019

Productivity, Writing

How to Finish Writing a Book

So you’ve spent months—maybe years—obsessing over your characters. The colour of their eyes. The way they eat, speak, sleep. But you’re still no closer to finishing your story. And you don’t know why. Here’s how to finish writing a book—no matter how long you’ve been writing it. Know where your book is going (aka, planning... / READ MORE /

1st January, 2019

Productivity

52 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers

When it comes to new year’s resolutions, most people tend to make them vague or difficult to control. They go for something like ‘I’ll sell 1000 books’, or ‘I’ll start blogging’. That’s great, but how? As you read through this list, think about how it applies to you, and what you want to achieve as... / READ MORE /

25th December, 2018

Productivity, Publishing, Writing

Lessons From Self-Publishing: How Publishing 4 Books Has Changed Me

In April 2016, I sat on the grey fabric sofa of our living room, my hands shaking. Boyfriend sat on the arm of the sofa beside me, waiting. I hit the ‘Submit for Pre-Order’ button on Amazon. I’d never been more terrified. Publishing my first book was everything I’d ever wanted. But, because I wanted... / READ MORE /

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