writing tips

Two things that might work

Different writing approaches, plus a free end-of-year workshop to help you find yours

Nov 19 • Chris Smith, Bec Evans, and Breakthroughs & Blocks

Tip 42: Borrow from life

How the habits that help you in life can also help you write.

Oct 15 • Chris Smith, Bec Evans, and Breakthroughs & Blocks

Tip 41: Time boxing for writers

If it matters, schedule it. Inspiration from Cal Newport.

Jun 24 • Bec Evans, Chris Smith, and Breakthroughs & Blocks

Tip 40: Binge writing for success

Deep focus doesn’t have to mean deadline panic.

Jun 24 • Bec Evans, Rupal Pert, and Breakthroughs & Blocks

Tip 39: How to write spontaneously

Use time confetti to keep writing when life is busy or unpredictable.

Jun 24 • Rupal Pert, Bec Evans, Breakthroughs & Blocks, and Chris Smith

20 Years, 20 Tips

What writing (and marriage) have taught us - sometimes the hard way. Plus a couple of 20% off coupons for your delectation.

Jun 11 • Chris Smith, Bec Evans, and Breakthroughs & Blocks

Tip 38: Write like a Victorian (sort of)

Daily writing isn’t about discipline or volume - it’s about momentum.

Jun 4 • Chris Smith, Bec Evans, and Breakthroughs & Blocks

Tip 37: Use constraints to get unstuck

How limitations can be liberating.

May 28 • Chris Smith, Bec Evans, and Breakthroughs & Blocks

Tip 36: Step away

Why walking away can be the most productive move you make.

May 28 • Chris Smith, Bec Evans, and Breakthroughs & Blocks

Tip 35: Can’t do it all? Good

Let go of perfection and embrace what matters.

May 21 • Chris Smith, Bec Evans, and Breakthroughs & Blocks

Tip 34: Gather glimmers to keep writing through hard times

Deb Dana calls glimmers ‘sparks of safety’ for the nervous system. Noticing these tiny moments of calm or connection helps build resilience to keep…

Apr 23 • Bec Evans, Chris Smith, and Breakthroughs & Blocks

Tip 33: Three good things to reframe your writing day

Positive psychologist Professor Martin Seligman’s practice of ‘three good things’ helps retrain your brain to focus on what went well, making it easier…

Apr 23 • Bec Evans, Chris Smith, and Breakthroughs & Blocks

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