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Writing tips to help you get and stay in the habit of writing

The complete list of Doing the Write Thing writing tips, all in one convenient place

Sep 12, 2023 •

The Permission We Want But Struggle to Give Ourselves

Celebrating 11 Years of Writing It Down

Published on The Ghost • Apr 4

Q&A with featured writer Alene Sen

Alene talks about her writing journey and choosing a publishing path, with a special focus on poetry

Mar 26 •

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Writing inspiration: Note to self

How to find motivation when you’re tired but want to write, and the importance sometimes of resting first

Mar 18 •

"Becoming a mother has deepened my creativity, connecting me to the universal pain and joy of mothers everywhere, across continents and the…

novelist Meredith Jaeger on embracing her identity as both a mother and a creative, and the challenges of combining the unpaid labor of motherhood and…

Published on Write More, Be Less Careful • Mar 14

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Q&A with featured writer C. Elyse

Sep 26, 2023 • Marisa and C. Elyse

Workbook: Start Fresh and Reconnect with Writing

Oct 2, 2023 • Marisa

Writing inspiration: From the heart

Jan 12 • Marisa

Q&A with featured writer Chantel Guertin

Mar 22, 2023 • Marisa

Writing tip #8: Read about writing

Dec 12, 2023 • Marisa

Writing inspiration: Note to self

Mar 18 • Marisa

All about author websites

Okay maybe not ALL about them, but SOME about them

Published on Jodi Spins Stories • Feb 14

Join us for writing sprints on the Substack chat!

A private space for us to converse and connect

Feb 8 •

Writing tip #9: Join writing sprints

You're invited to come write with us! Also, what kind of writing/creative support are you looking for right now?

Feb 7 •

Q&A with featured writer Jen Craven

Jen talks about her approach to writing, editing and crafting compelling book blurbs

Jan 19 •

Writing inspiration: From the heart

Sharing from my heart in the hopes of helping you follow yours

Jan 12 •

Writing tip #8: Read about writing

A short list of my favourite books about writing and some hopefully encouraging writing/life advice

Dec 12, 2023 •

Writing tip #7: Know what your character wants and needs (to learn)

This mega-edition of Doing the Write Thing includes multiple writing resources to inspire and support you (while Doing the Write Thing is on a break for…

Oct 31, 2023 •

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