Meg Dowell Writes

writing tips

Is Writing Hard Because We Make It Hard?

Writing is hard. It’s really, really difficult to come up with an idea and then actually…
What If the Secret to Writing More … Is Writing Less?

What if I told you that writing less will actually lead to a more productive writing…
Novel Writing Tips That Are Working for Me Right Now

It feels so good to finally write fiction again after YEARS of mostly avoiding it.
Writing and the Art of Fake Confidence

Here’s a fun writing secret: Writing more doesn’t always lead to more confidence in your writing.…
Writing and the Myth of ‘Hard’ Work

Hard work isn’t it. In fact, it may be the very thing holding you back.
If Only I’d Known What I Know Now

When I first started “writing about writing,” I knew I didn’t know everything. But I still…
Shameless Self-Promotion Is An Art

I was embarrassed to share my work when I first started publishing blog posts and articles.
What Does It Take to Be Great?

As an aspiring writer, it can often feel tiresome to watch others succeed while you continue…
Why Can’t I Write? Will I Ever Write Again?

When you’re struggling to write, you may wonder why it’s suddenly become so difficult.
Fake It, Forever

Is it ‘fake it ’til you make it’ or fake it always, even when you don’t…