How do you refill your creative well when you’re running on empty? For me, I have to take a step back, breathe and work on something else. It can be cooking, cleaning out that closet, or taking a long walk. The creative side of your brain needs a break now and again. Don't feel guilty or get filled with self-doubt because you need a writing break. I call it productive laziness. Allowing yourself time to just do nothing. Here's a little something I did, that didn't take much brain power and it was fun.

What is your BIGGEST writing distraction????

Which one is better? For me - I need the silence. But not complete silence. I wear noise cancelling headphones and play background noise (NOISILI) or LO-FI music. As a writer with ADHD, I find music with lyrics to be distracting. I do love writing at the coffee shop too. But that is for days when I am planning or doing word sprints. What works for you?

Good day - or evening. Here in the US we're about to embark on our Thanksgiving Holiday. For me, since my family is small, it means I basically have 4 days off from work and clients etc. It's time to focus on my own project. I'm working on a middle-grade historical horror novel, titled My Last Day as a Human. It's almost done - I'm going through a final round of edits and then will send to my agent. She's ready to start sending it out to editors/publishers in January. This is my final push it get it done. What are you working on? Journaling, plotting, short-story, nothing? Share.

If you're new to writing the words plotter, pantster or in-between are going to sound like a foreign language to you. To experienced writers, it's a way of life and a huge debate. Let me explain: A plotter is someone who take the time to carefully plot out their book idea. Some plotters cover their walls with post-it notes, charts, and maps. Some will spend a small amount of time others will spend years. A pansters is someone who gets the idea, knows their genre and audience and just goes with it. In-between (me) is a mix of both. I'm not going to say their is a RIGHT or wrong way, but in my professional opinion (and I want to hear your thoughts) ✳Plotting is great - unless it keeps you rigid and stops you from starting your book. Its a great method for someone who needs details and a path that is clear. ✳Panster works too, it allows the creativity to flow, but if you don't know your genre or your audience this process can be time-consuming and you may have a lot to fix. ✳In-Between (my style) gives you the plot and path, but in a way that allows you to make changes as you they pop up in your writing. It also gives you an idea of the beginning, middle and end - while allowing you to write by the seat or your pants. It's like a road map but the side trips aren't planned yet. What's your style and why? New to writing? Which on intrigues you?