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In this reflective essay, Clay Stafford shares a painful early career lesson about deadlines and reliability. After missing an important screenplay deadline tied to an opportunity with Mary Tyler Moore’s production team, he discovered that even great work can be overshadowed by missed commitments. The experience reshaped how he viewed professionalism, discipline, and what it truly means to deliver creative work.
Between Pen and Paper: Flaneuring Through a Writer’s Mind – An Urban Legend of Writer’s Block
Join Andi Kopek for a flâneur’s tour through the mythic landscape of Writer’s Block—from the Clock Tower of Deadlines to the Charred Alley of Burnout. This imaginative column maps out creative paralysis with insight, humor, and actionable advice.
Overcoming Blinking Cursor Syndrome
USA Today bestselling author Lois Winston explores the reality of writer’s block—aka Blinking Cursor Syndrome—and offers practical, experience-backed advice to overcome it. From news-inspired story prompts to the fine art of eavesdropping and setting boundaries, this article delivers insightful tips to reignite your creativity and get your writing flowing again.
Between Pen and Paper: Flaneuring Through a Writer’s Mind – Maintaining Resolutions
In this February edition of "Between Pen and Paper," we flaneur through the messy corners of broken New Year’s resolutions—both ours and our characters’. Learn how SMARTI goals can transform your writing habits (and even your serial killer's ambitions) from vague intentions into sustainable habits. Fun included.
Productivity
Writing one book is hard. Writing many is obsession. But if you want to succeed as an author, productivity isn’t just about typing faster—it’s about building systems, cultivating habits, and embracing the creative grind. Whether you're a plotter, a pantser, or somewhere in between, this piece explores practical, personal, and inspiring ways to keep the words flowing and the books stacking up.
Timing is Your Time’s Best Friend: Calendar Management for the Soon-To-Be-Published Author
The months before and after a book launch are a whirlwind for any author. Whether you’re traditionally published or going indie, the key to success is proactive calendar management. In this guide, authors Kim Conrey and Roger Johns break down the production and promotion timelines every soon-to-be-published writer should know to stay ahead of the game—and stay sane.
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