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Shawndra Holmberg
Sep 8, 20246 min read
Top 5 Excuses for Not Writing
There is a big difference between an 'excuse' and a 'reason' or contributing factor. I think of an excuse as a lie I tell myself (or others)


Shawndra Holmberg
Oct 30, 20233 min read
Unlock Your Writing Motivation
I got stuck. I got busy. I focused on other things. The writing was shut down. My writing motivation was wandering around somewhere...

Shawndra Holmberg
Aug 5, 20235 min read
Fuel Your Passion for Writing with Retreats, Conferences & Writing Groups
Concentrate your focus, build writing skills, increase creativity, or nurture your motivation with writing groups, retreats & conferences


Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Can Your Creativity Trust You?
Your creativity is part of who you are, but asking if your creativity can trust you also sets it up as an entity you must respect and use.

Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Save Time, Develop a Writing Ritual
When you build a habit or develop a ritual around your writing, you can get to your computer, tablet or paper in the write mindset. You’ll s

Shawndra Holmberg
Jul 10, 20233 min read
Your First Draft is NOT meant to be perfect
Your published book will look nothing like the first draft. The final draft of the book, the one you’ll publish, will come from the PROCESS

Shawndra Holmberg
May 22, 20233 min read
Embrace Your Overflowing Bucket of Creativity
Embrace your overflowing bucket of ideas. This is not a leaky-roof bucket where you’re catching drips and must keep emptying it in order...

Shawndra Holmberg
Feb 6, 20223 min read
It May Not Be Procrastination
Stop assuming that you're procrastinating. Though there's no visible action, your wonderful creative mind has started the Creative Process
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