Anyone else getting excited for their goals right now? For me, when this time of year comes around, I always start to feel that fresh-start energy. The sun is shining and anything feels possible. I am getting so close to finishing edits on The Disappearance of Vanessa Shaw (the book I’ve been working on for […]
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One of my favorite parts of the writing process is outlining and brainstorming what’s going to happen in my novel. Sadly, this can also be one of the most difficult parts of the process, because there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for figuring out every scene in our book. Today, I’ve got a detailed video for you […]
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Who’s ready to prep? It’s that time again, and I’ve been planning some awesome writing content coming up that will be good for all our authors, whether you’re planning to participate in NaNoWriMo or not, Today, we’re kicking off our Preptober content with a list of the steps I take to start a new project, […]
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The middle of the year is a great time to re-evaluate what’s working and what’s not when it comes to our systems and planners. At the start of the year, I tried to seriously cut back on the amount of paper planners I was using. This worked in some areas and not in others. Today, […]
read moreJuly is a busy and fun month! A brand new quarter with a fresh opportunity for success, and Camp NaNoWriMo is just around the corner. Today on YouTube, I’m sharing my July Writing Goals for camp (is this too ambitious?? Maybe!), what I’m doing lately for writing accountability, and my brand new July Camp NaNo […]
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One of the most common questions I get as a writer is how do I balance it all? We all have so much going on in our lives. Responsibilities. Desires. Hopes. It’s a lot, isn’t it? I definitely feel that, along with the pressure of wanting to make sure I’m reaching my goals, making everyone […]
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I am a few weeks into my Writer Reset project, and it’s paying off already! It’s so much fun to allow myself to just play and dream about my story, set up a fresh clean space, and get back into my story again. Watch my latest video to see how the writer reset is going […]
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It’s finally here! The first of the Writer Reset videos has just gone up on YouTube. It’s no secret I’ve struggled to get back to a consistent and joyful writing process over the past few years. Are you in the same boat? I’m excited for the opportunity to reset, refresh, and rediscover that joy in my […]
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Whew, I can’t believe it’s already a week into April and Camp NaNo WriMo. I have been in deep rest mode after a very busy Q1, and it’s honestly taken me more time to get back to a place of motivation, so I’m back with more energy than before! Today, I’ve got a longer video […]
read moreHow do you approach a deadline, goal, or big project when your mental health is already suffering? What can you do during the push to “win” to help support yourself and take care of yourself? That’s the topic of our video today. This is the final video of our Preptober series, and I sincerely hope […]
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I have been self-publishing my books since 2010, and in that time, I've sold well over half a million copies of my books. I'm not a superstar or a huge bestseller, but I have built an amazing career that brings me great joy. Here at Heart Breathings, I hope to help you find that same level of success. Let's do this.