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Setting Boundaries As A Writer | Why It's Important And How To Do It
Writing is the thing I'm most passionate about, but it's also something that tends to become relegated to the back burner amid the hustle and bustle of this thing called life. And with the holiday season swiftly approaching, carving out the time for writing is especially important. Sometimes, that means setting boundaries to protect that all-too-limited resource and your peace of mind. If you're like a lot of writers out there, you might be an introverted people pleaser and m
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25+ Advent Calendar Ideas For Writers
Advent calendars are a tradition for so many people. Typically starting on December 1st, they're a countdown to Christmas that often features a small gift or treat to be discovered each day. Growing up, I always had the ones with a little piece of chocolate hiding behind each flap, shaped like stars, snowflakes, elves, and angels and so on, getting to open one in the morning before school (apart from the year I didn't understand the assignment and ate all twenty-five pieces i
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Practical Gifts For Writers
Not sure what to get the writer in your life? Here are some practical gift ideas they'll use every day.
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About Avril
Avril Marie Aalund is a writer of Regency Era romance.
Based in Connecticut, she spends her time jumping between her WIPs, doting on her cat, playing video games, and having fun at her job as an escape room Game Master.
Unlocking My Writing | 5 Ways Working At An Escape Room Has Made Me A Better Writer
Chances are, if you've seen me on social media or have read posts on this blog, you know I work at an escape room. I've been there for about a year and a half now, and it's been such a wonderful experience. It may not be what I scribbled down on a kindergarten "When I grow up..." project (for the record, my actual answer was zookeeper), but it's a job that feels like it was made for me. In all honesty, it is my dream job. And frankly, I like to think I'm pretty good at it. F
Crystals For Writers
They say that a cluttered desk is a sign of a creative mind, and believe me when I say that my desk is very cluttered. Part of that can be attributed to how small my desk is, but I'll also admit that a good deal of my limited space is taken up by my collection of crystals, which has been steadily growing over the years. Crystals are something I feel like I have always been drawn to but only began exploring more in-depth as an adult. While there is not much scientific proof o
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Real And Raw Reflections On "The Age Of Scorpius"
Disclaimer: this post is not directed towards Audra Winter specifically, nor anyone on or affiliated with her team. via Goodreads The bookish corner of the internet can be a lovely place. Even though it's got its unfavorable areas, it's an asset for writers seeking community, writing advice, or avenues for networking and marketing. The rise of BookTok has made it an especially powerful tool for authors and authors in the making. But with that power can come contention when th
A Not-So-Tiny "Tiny Bookshop" Review From A Writer, Bookworm, And Gamer
via Steam Like many writers out there, I'm also a gamer. And like a lot of folks, I got really into Animal Crossing during the pandemic lockdown. Checking on my island was a daily ritual and became my favorite way to unwind once I'd started at a new job after being laid off following a furlough. That said, I'm not what you'd call a cozy gamer. My idea of cozy gaming is putting on my comfiest pajama pants, making some cocoa, curling up under a throw blanket, and listening to
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