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Meg Dowell

How to Stop Judging Your Own Writing So Harshly

Have you been extra nice to yourself lately? If you’re a writer … the answer is…
12 Reasons Writing Doesn’t Feel Worth It Right Now (Even Though It Is)

3. You don’t feel important.
10 Things You’ll Always Be Afraid Of As a Writer

But just because you’re afraid doesn’t mean you won’t learn to do the things that scare…
10 Small Moments That Will Remind You Writing Is Always Worth It

3. Actually writing like you said you were going to today.
12 Tips for Writing Words That Change Your Readers’ Lives

4. Don’t just tell people what they should do. Show them how to do it, and…
10 Mistakes Writers Can’t Be Afraid to Make If They Want to Succeed

Part of learning is messing up.
How to Get Motivated to Write | The Blank Page

There’s a lot going on. It’s hard to break out of a dark state of mind…
Why Not Everyone Who Wants to Write a Novel Will Follow Through

It’s not an exaggeration to say almost everyone believes they could one day write a book.
12 Signs You Actually Have More Time for Writing Than You Thought

5. You’re rewatching that show AGAIN? Good for you!
10 Things to Remember if You Didn’t Meet All Your Writing Goals This Month

2. You did the best you could this time. You’re not a “failure.”