You’re Allowed to Be a Beginner at This

Writers often quit not due to inability but because of unrealistic expectations of their skills. Embracing the learning process as a beginner is essential. Resting is part of writing growth, and progress can come from small, consistent efforts. Confidence grows with community support and self-acceptance, allowing writers to thrive.

https://dreamspacestudio.net/youre-allowed-to-be-a-beginner-at-this/

Failing at Writing Is Part of Learning to Write

Many writers view failure as a setback, questioning their abilities when drafts don’t meet expectations. However, failure serves as a vital learning tool in writing. Embracing imperfect work fosters resilience and growth, while consistent practice leads to improvement. Each setback transforms into a stepping stone toward writing success and confidence.

https://dreamspacestudio.net/failing-at-writing-is-part-of-learning-to-write/

Writing Is a Skill, Not a Personality Trait

The post challenges the belief that writing is an innate trait, emphasizing that it is a skill that can be developed. It encourages individuals, regardless of background or ability, to practice writing. Confidence comes from completing work, and persistence is more valuable than raw talent. The piece promotes accessible writing habits and emphasizes adaptability in the writing process.

https://dreamspacestudio.net/writing-is-a-skill-not-a-personality-trait/

A short while ago, A came to me and asked "mama how do you spell cats?"

I say C A T S... she trots off repeating " C A T S ... C A T S ...." and comes back a few minutes later teary eyed with this drawing (I drew the cat a few days ago, she added all the pink bits) "The C is tooo smaaalll!"

omg, first time she has asked how a word is spelled, and went off and WRITTEN IT!!!! With no help at all!!!

So proud!!

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The Craft of Writing Behind Unforgettable Books

Anyone can learn the basic mechanics of self publishing. It’s a fairly straightforward process to format a manuscript, upload it to an eBook storefront, and even run ads. Yet simply following those steps does not guarantee success, or that readers will stay up late turning…
https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/craft-of-writing-behind-unforgettable-books/

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The Craft of Writing Behind Unforgettable Books - Hidden Gems Book Blog

This guide is for authors who are ready to learn the craft of writing and turn their mediocre books into stories readers will never forget.

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Kobo Writing Life Podcast – 367 – Becoming a Novelist with Tom Bromley Kobo Writing Life

In this episode, we are joined by Tom Bromley, author, ghost writer, and writing teacher who is currently the Head of Learning at Reedsy, where he teaches the How to Write a Novel course, a writing course for authors at all stages of their career looking for insights and guidance on writing their first (or […]

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Midwifing a Story: Beta Readers and Critiquers

A “story midwife” is someone whose insightful feedback helps the writer to make the story more fully what it is intended to be. A ...

So I have been #writing for a little while now, and trying to get myself to publish some stuff somewhere, mostly for accountability whilst I try and improve.

Well I finally did it today, so here is a link to my first short story on my new #substack Ten Minute Romance. It's a contemporary piece about an open house event meet-cute.

https://open.substack.com/pub/jennampink/p/george-from-the-coffee-shop

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George From The Coffee Shop

A failed Open House event turns into a meet-cute success. | Contemporary

Ten Minute Romance

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A study of the number 4 by my four-year-old son:

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