A Dozen Hacks to Make the Writing Life Easier
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson The writer�s life isn�t an easy one. So much of what we create comes from some place deep inside ourselves. Giving that way can be exhausting, not to mention frustrating, when we feel empty. The good news is that there are things we can do to help ourselves. I�ve come to learn that we either set ourselves up for success or we set ourselves up for failure. Today I�ll share some of the writing and blogging hacks that every successful writer needs to know. Writing Life Hacks 1. Writing is a mind game�and our minds play tricks on us. When we�re in a good mood, we have confidence. When something goes wrong, that confidence melts away. Successful writers don�t base their confidence on emotions. 2. Speak kindly to yourself. Along with the attitude comes the way we treat ourselves. We talk junk to ourselves in ways that we would never talk to someone else. Decide right now to stop. Speak words of encouragement to yourself and you�ll sp...