by Annette | Apr 21, 2015 | Self Care for Romance Writers
How often do you say to yourself, “I need a vacation”? I’ve been saying it a lot lately. Which means that it’s past time to take one. Vacations have been shown to reduce stress – duh. They’ve also been shown to increase productivity, creativity, and happiness. Sounds...
by Annette | Apr 7, 2015 | Self Care for Romance Writers
There are many characteristics of a successful writer, and I’m defining a successful writer as one that actually writes. In my opinion and experience, a successful writer is someone who takes their writing seriously. They are consistently working on a manuscript,...
by Annette | Mar 31, 2015 | Self Care for Romance Writers
Do you exercise? For most people exercise is akin to a dirty word. It’s a chore and something that is far from enjoyable. And let’s face it, if you’re prioritizing your day and struggling to find time to write, the last thing you feel like prioritizing is exercise....
by Annette | Mar 24, 2015 | Self Care for Romance Writers, The Creative Process
“You have to get things quiet in your head so you can hear your characters and let them guide your story. The best way to get quiet, other than the combination of extensive therapy, Prozac and a lobotomy, is to first notice that the station is on.” -Anne Lamott, Bird...
by Annette | Mar 3, 2015 | Self Care for Romance Writers
I don’t know about you but quite often I find that I just don’t have the energy to write. Sometimes I feel like I need a nap. Other times the brain fog is so heavy that finding the right words is like trying to get my dog to wear booties – not gonna happen. My...
by Annette | Feb 11, 2015 | Self Care for Romance Writers
If you’re like most of us, you’re trying to take steps to improve your health. It may be changing your diet, losing weight, exercising more or a combination of all three. Many people struggle to reach their health goals because they set them too high. Now, there’s...
