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3 Writing Excuses You're Making—and the Real Reasons Behind Them
"I'm too busy." "I'm not good at it." "I don't feel inspired." These aren't the real reasons you're not writing. Here's what's actually going on—and what to do about it.
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Catherine Forrest
Oct 28 min read


Am I a Real Writer? 6 Gatekeeping Myths That Keep You From the Page
You don't need an MFA, a day job in publishing, or a daily writing compulsion to call yourself a writer. Here are six "real writer" myths debunked—and the only thing that actually makes you one.
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Catherine Forrest
Sep 258 min read


How to Crush Writer's Block With Four Little Words
Stuck in the middle of your draft and can't move forward? This one writer's block trick will get you unstuck and back to writing in minutes.
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Catherine Forrest
Sep 117 min read


4 Steps to Finish Your Writing Project on a Deadline
Can't seem to finish what you start? Here's a 4-step system for setting a writing deadline that actually works — and breaking your project down until it's done.
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Catherine Forrest
Sep 119 min read


Writing With ADHD: 5 Strategies That Actually Work (Medication or Not)
Writing with ADHD is hard — focus, executive function, and procrastination work against you at every turn. Here are five strategies a professional editor with ADHD uses to start writing and keep writing, with or without medication.
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Catherine Forrest
Sep 410 min read
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