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How Do Freelancers Survive Today? An Interview with a 20-Year Veteran | Jane Friedman The landscape is very different today: publications have folded, arts coverage has dried up, and most opinion writing is on Substack.

Freelancers: it's rough out there. Be persistent. janefriedman.com/how-do-freel... via @janefriedman.com #writingcommunity #freelance

All of my clients are complaining about being distracted. I wrote this post for them--and any of you--who NEED to focus for your work but find your head spinning: writenowcoach.com/how-to-ditch... #writingtips #deepfocus #ADHD

If distractions are getting in the way of you getting writing done, this Thursday, you can try out a complimentary combo accountability and co-writing session. It will give you a taste of the Write Now! Writing Accountability Group and Show Up and Write: writenowcoach.com/show-up-and-...

4 panel comic titled "Writers! Take regular breaks away from the keyboard. HERE'S WHY." Panels show a stick figure writer typing madly and then suddenly SNAP, their arms fall off. Last panel shows them staring miserably at their computer, arms lying on the floor.

Advice to my younger self:
Take regular breaks away from the keyboard.

#KidLitChat

p.s. In all seriousness, my still-recurring tendinitis issues all stem from me being stupid decades ago and NOT taking enough breaks. So don't be stupid like me! I now set an alarm on my computer so I don't forget.

My friend @jeanneesacken.bsky.social has a brand new book! Read all about it AND visit her at @boswellbooks.bsky.social on Friday: writenowcoach.com/writerswork-...

This quote is often misattributed to Maya Angelou, but it belongs to Zora: a fierce writer and academic who knew what it took to tell a story. #writingcommunity

If you've got resolutions hanging out there waiting for someone to finish, now is the time to tackle them. Check out my post for details on HOW to do it: writenowcoach.com/rescue-your-... #writingcommunity

Thank you, Becki!

If you want to learn about how purpose helps people overcome fear, read about how the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. reacted when a group of white clergy told him to WAIT. Purpose can change your life. More at the blog: writenowcoach.com/how-purpose-... #writingcommunity #kidlit #MLK

Can knowing your enneagram type help you bust procrastination? Take a look at my suggestions: writenowcoach.com/use-the-enne... #writingcommunity #ADHD #enneagram

Feeling stuck? Staring at the screen won't help. To get that aha moment, you're going to have to get up, walk around, and do something repetitive. Kind of like Archimedes in the bathtub. More at the blog: writenowcoach.com/how-to-get-a... #writingcommunity #aha #ADHDCoaching

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Is it ADHD or is it just me? Read this interview to learn a little bit about my work as an ADHD Coach and how I can help you. writenowcoach.com/writerswork-... #writingcommunity #ADHD

Typewriter interview with Laura Lippman 10 questions for the prolific novelist about Baltimore, writing, and visionary art

Oh, this is so much fun! austinkleon.substack.com/p/typewriter... #writingcommunity

Did you read A Psalm for the Wild Built as well, the first in the series. I also love her other series AND Murderbot. Great recs!

🌱New green collage featuring lots of caterpillars. Most of these insects are hard to find in a green environment, but some of them glow in UV light at night. Have you ever tried it?

The news cycle can be difficult for all of us, especially if you’re engaged in creative work. Consider how resting might support you: writenowcoach.com/the-power-of... #writingcommunity #science

Cool colors, cooler vibes.
Blue sea slug chillin’ in a petri dish.𓂃◌𓈒𓐍

What Happens When We Treat Agents and Publishers as Genuine Partners | Jane Friedman If you write material outside your agent’s wheelhouse, don’t be afraid of making an unagented pitch. Each success is a win-win for both of you.

Great post about partnering with your agent: janefriedman.com/what-happens... #writingcommunity

Business Insider recommended nonexistent books to staff as it leans into AI Some titles on the list included books with extremely garbled titles and fake authors.

More evidence that using AI as a shortcut to recommending books and writing about them might fail: www.semafor.com/article/06/0...

Last week, the news was aflutter with news of respected outlets publishing articles created by AI, several of which hallucinated books, research articles, and experts. My take: the world needs you to tell your story. Write it. Speak it. writenowcoach.com/writer-we-ne...

What a great idea! Happy Pride!

I cannot believe this. Why? When there are so many good books--real ones--one could recommend.

If you're a "maybe someday" writer, this week's blog post will help you get ready for when the time is right: writenowcoach.com/where-maybe-... #writingcommunity

There's a right way and a wrong way to use AI to support your writing. I talk about it in this blog post: writenowcoach.com/how-to-use-a... #writingcommunity #writingtips

Planning for the Life of Your Work (Even If You’re Not Famous Yet) | Jane Friedman Legacy planning is neither morbid nor presumptuous—it’s a sign of love for your work, your readers, and anyone who may one day carry your stories forward.

Great article by Madeleine L'Engle's granddaughter on legacy planning for authors: janefriedman.com/planning-for... #writingtip

The world is on fire. Everything we know is crumbling around us. What better time to stop doubting yourself and go all in with your writing: writenowcoach.com/all-in/

If you're submitting your work, you need a plan b. Because you're going to get rejected. And plan b means you have the next step. You can do it: writenowcoach.com/why-you-need... #writingcommunity #writingtips

Join @writenowcoach.bsky.social for her Write to Rebel workshop.

If you'd like to boost your author income, read this post by @sharonwoodhouse.bsky.social --author of The Profitable Author writenowcoach.com/boost-your-a... #writingcommunity #authors