Hustle Culture is a real thing, and it’s a problem. This doesn’t mean that working hard or having big dreams is bad. But you have to do what works for you.
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How to find tax deductions for writers and other tricks
If you’re making income on your writing, you’re going to have to pay taxes– good-ole American life. I know, taxes are terrible. But thankfully, there are a number of tax deductions for writers you can claim on your tax return to help you save a bit of money.
Famous author moms and the reasons we love them
noteworthy female authors in the history of words. And because we are Moms Who Write, it felt only natural to brag about some of the famous author moms we all know and love.
Common Grammar Mistakes & How to Avoid Them (Part 1)
Happy National Grammar Day! We thought we’d celebrate by sifting through some common grammar mistakes in order to avoid them in future projects. A writer who possesses good grammar has a leg up when it’s time to edit.
Primary Conflict: How to create the right conflict
Most stories in any genre are going to have a good amount of conflict. Actually, any novel I’ve ever read has several types of conflict, one following another, all tumbling like dominoes until the big finish. But your primary conflict is the most important.
Moms Who Write on Patreon: Resources, support, perks & more!
We’ve been planning for months and trying to figure out how to formalize some of the things we’ve been doing in our group for the past year. Our community is incredibly supportive, growing larger by the day. But we wanted to provide our members more. Enter: Moms Who Write on Patreon!
Modern Fairy Tale Retellings: Find your new favorite
We’re all about fun stuff here. So, to honor that, we’re celebrating Tell a Fairy Tale Day— with modern fairy tale retellings from our own Moms Who Write community! Tell a Fairy Tale Day is an unofficial U.S. holiday that falls on February 26th. It’s a day to read, share, and listen to fairy tales from around the world.
Instagram for Authors: How to focus on what matters
The reality is that you need to have some sort of online presence. The goal here will be to lay out some approaches and ideas and help you decide how this can work for you. Here are some thoughts on building Instagram for authors.
Recharging Your Creativity: When, why, and how to do it right
Writer’s block. Burnout. Exhaustion. A rut. Whatever you call it, we all know the feeling. When the things you love no longer bring you joy and you’re just over it. Sometimes the words just don’t come and you can’t see past the words that are already on the page. If you’re a creative, at some…
How to write captivating fictional characters
Writing fictional characters is my favorite thing. Yeah, sure, the plot and the world-building. But the characters! They make the story for me. Their realness and relatability can take a book to the next level.