If we’re not careful the way we set our goals, we can find ourselves in a discouraging situation. People are usually more driven and accomplish more when they already feel successful. When we feel discouraged and think, “What’s the point?” is when we throw in the towel.

If you’re not happy with your writing space, you’re not likely to use it to get words on the page. I now have a writing space I love, and I think, with just a few intentional changes, you can, too.

Are you shopping for a loved one who writes? I’ve got you covered with a giant list of helpful gift ideas. I asked writers in the various groups I’m in to name a gift they really want to receive. I’ve compiled their answers in this list of ideas. See what gift idea was the #1 requested item.

Seven Drafts is written to teach writers how to revise their manuscripts. It's not enough to write the first draft of a book and then check it for spelling and punctuation and call it good.