7 Things Writers Should Know About Smartphone Overuse in Teens and Children

Dr. Brad Marshall shares 7 things writers should know about smartphone overuse in teens and children, from doom scrolling to notifications.
https://www.writersdigest.com/things-writers-should-know-about-smartphone-overuse-in-teens-and-children

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My First Ideas Aren’t My Best—And AI Only Makes Them Worse

Author Andrew Bridgeman admits to taking ChatGPT for a test drive for his writing and the reasons why it will never work for writers.
The post My First Ideas Aren’t My Best—And AI Only Makes Them Worse appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/my-first-ideas-arent-my-best-and-ai-only-makes-them-worse

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #AI #AIAndWriters
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Plunging Into the Unknown: On Travel and Writing

Author Winnie M Li discusses the appeal of travel and writing and how the two activities are very similar and worthwhile.
The post Plunging Into the Unknown: On Travel and Writing appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/plunging-into-the-unknown-on-travel-and-writing

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #InspirationFromLife #travel
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The Writer’s Digital Toolkit: 16 Writing Tools That Finally Get Words on the Page

Tech entrepreneur and arts advocate Henry Kurkowski shares 16 digital tools writers can use to help get words on the page.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-writers-digital-toolkit-writing-tools-that-finally-get-words-on-the-page

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #FreelanceTools #Tools
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The Immigrant Backstory of Writing My Novel

Author Yiming Ma shares how his immigrant experience has influenced his views on life as well as his novel writing.
The post The Immigrant Backstory of Writing My Novel appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-immigrant-backstory-of-writing-my-novel

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #AuthenticRepresentation #crimefiction
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6 Lists to Make Writers More Efficient

Looking to make better use of your time? List expert Paula Rizzo details 6 types of lists to boost your productivity.
The post 6 Lists to Make Writers More Efficient appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/6-lists-to-make-writers-more-efficient

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #lists #MediasavvyAuthor
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Why Emotions Are a Writer’s Secret Weapon

Author Jean-Pierre Lacroix breaks down why emotion is the writer's secret weapon and how to write emotionally charged content that connects.
The post Why Emotions Are a Writer’s Secret Weapon appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/why-emotions-are-a-writers-secreat-weapon

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #AIAndWriters #emotion
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Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Day in the Life of a Successful Writer

Bestselling author Kristy Cambron reveals a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a successful writer along with hints for others.
https://www.writersdigest.com/behind-the-scenes-look-at-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-successful-writer

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #authors #success
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How I Found Success With the Writing and Publishing Process

Author Melissa O'Connor shares how she found success with the writing and publishing process—after thinking it just might not happen.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-i-found-success-with-the-writing-and-publishing-process

#BeInspired #BusinessofWriting #GetPublished #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices
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Mindfulness and Meditation for Writers: 7 Easy Ways to Stay Present and Boost Creativity

Deanna Martinez-Bey shares seven easy ways for writers to use mindfulness and meditation to stay present and boost creativity.
https://www.writersdigest.com/mindfulness-and-meditation-for-writers-7-easy-ways-to-stay-present-and-boost-creativity

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #HealthyHabits #HealthyWriters
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5 Reasons Why Writers Need Privacy

Author Tiffany Jenkins shares five essential reasons why writers need privacy to truly be successful with their writing goals.
The post 5 Reasons Why Writers Need Privacy appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/5-reasons-why-writers-need-privacy

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #MentalHealth #Privacy
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The Pacific: On Leaving, Listening, and Letting Life Write Through You

Author Enia Oaks discusses leaving the Midwest for the West Coast, specifically the Bay Area, and the impact that had on her.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-pacific-on-leaving-listening-and-letting-life-write-through-you

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #inspiration #meditation
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How a First Century Saint Inspired Me to Save Myself and Share My Voice

Author and theologian Meggan Watterson explains how studying the story of an early saint helped her life and writing.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-a-first-century-saint-inspired-me-to-save-myself-and-share-my-voice

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #FindingYourWritingVoice #religion
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Libraries and the Magic of a Dream Come True

Author Jenny Lundquist discusses why libraries are a lifeline for her when transitioning from writing one book to the next.
The post Libraries and the Magic of a Dream Come True appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/libraries-and-the-magic-of-a-dream-come-true

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #Librarians #libraries
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How Playing D&D Can Help You Beat Writer’s Block

Author Raj Sidhu explains three ways in which playing D&D helped him make a breakthrough in his own writing and publishing.
The post How Playing D&D Can Help You Beat Writer’s Block appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-playing-dandd-can-help-you-beat-writers-block

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #DungeonsAndDragons #LitRPG
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5 Strategies for Writers to Keep Writing

Author Gregory Galloway shares five strategies to keep writing from collecting writing ideas to knowing what works best for you.
The post 5 Strategies for Writers to Keep Writing appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/5-strategies-for-writers-to-keep-writing

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #FinishingFirstDraft #GettingStartedWriting
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How to Be a Writer in 10 Simple Steps

Author Susan Wiggs shares 10 very simple steps on how to be a writer that (at the very least) worked for her.
The post How to Be a Writer in 10 Simple Steps appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-be-a-writer-in-10-simple-steps

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #GettingStartedWriting #HowToWrite
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Media-Savvy Author: Incorporating Self-Care Into Your Writing Routine

Paula Rizzo explains why taking care of yourself should be a critical part of every writers writing routine.
The post Media-Savvy Author: Incorporating Self-Care Into Your Writing Routine appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/media-savvy-author-incorporating-self-care-into-your-writing-routine

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #routine #selfcare
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5 Anti-Manifesting Techniques for Authors That Actually Work

Author Theresa Cheung shares five anti-manifesting techniques to help writers actually accomplish the goals they envision for themselves.
https://www.writersdigest.com/5-anti-manifesting-techniques-for-authors-that-actually-work

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #FinishingFirstDraft #Manifestation
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How to Separate the Artist Who Succeeds From the One Who Doesn’t

Author Anna Barrington shares three things she’s noticed in artists who succeed and stick over those who don’t.
The post How to Separate the Artist Who Succeeds From the One Who Doesn’t appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/how-to-separate-the-artist-who-succeeds-from-the-one-who-doesnt

#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #bookpromotion #creativity
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