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New Year, New Writing You

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueJanuary 5, 20236 Comments

Welcome to a new writing year! It’s time to grow in your writing and Jan Fields reveals how to do that through new attitudes, new goals, and new habits.

New Writing Plans for the New Year

New Writing Plans for the New Year

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 28, 20224 Comments

When you break your writing plans into steps, you always know what to do next. Get Jan Fields’ tips for using small steps to complete BIG goals!

The “Ghosts of Writing” Past, Present, and To Come

The Ghosts of Writing Past, Present, and To Come

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 27, 2022Leave a comment

Imagining a personal Scrooge-like journey can help us make choices for a brighter future in the new writing year. So, what are the Ghosts trying to tell you?

Your Writing Year in Review

Your Writing Year in Review

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 8, 20221 Comment

As you review your writing year, the only way to know where you are and where you’re going is to focus on what you did accomplish, not what you didn’t.

A New View of Your Writing Time Investment

A New View of Your Writing Time Investment | IFW

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 10, 20221 Comment

Today we consider how investing in your writing time leads to success—even if the piece you’re currently working on doesn’t ever get published.

Is NaNoWriMo for You

Is NaNoWriMo Right for You?

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueNovember 3, 20221 Comment

It’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Part experiment, part personal challenge, writing a novel in a month is an eye-opening experience.

Rediscover Your Writing Passion

Rediscover Your Writing Passion

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueOctober 13, 20223 Comments

Whenever we take a break from writing, it can be difficult to get back in the groove. Will we ever get it back? Let’s talk about ways to rediscover your writing passion.

Boldly Facing Your Writing Fears

Boldly Facing Your Writing Fears

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueOctober 6, 20225 Comments

Writing fears can keep us from success. Whether it’s fear of failure or fear of letting other people down, it’s time to get past those fears and move forward.

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Finish What You Write: Top 10 Motivational Writing Tips

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueMay 3, 20223 Comments

How do successful writers finish writing a book? IFW Instructor Victoria Sherrow reveals 10 motivational writing tips to get you from draft to finished project.

Prioritize Your Writing

Pay Yourself First: Prioritize Your Writing

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 19, 20222 Comments

Today, we use investment strategies to prioritize your writing and manage your time just like you would your money. Make a plan to dedicate time to your stories.

A Couch to 5k Plan for Creativity Building a Plan

A Couch to 5k Plan for Creativity : Building a Plan | IFW

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueApril 5, 20222 Comments

Whether you’ve been away from your writing for a while or just haven’t been making as much progress as you’d like, here are some things to consider as you recommit to writing a novel.

Inspiration for Writing

The Seed of Inspiration for Writing

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 24, 20221 Comment

Inspiration for writing lights a fire under writers and makes everything about the process easier and smoother. Let’s make inspiration work for you!

Inspiring Connections for Writers

Inspiring Connections for Writers

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 21, 2022Leave a comment

Inspiring connections for writers include connecting with role models, fellow writers, and writing instructors. Discover how networking can lead to writing success.

Inspiration for Writing

Where Do You Get Your Inspiration for Writing ? | IFW

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 10, 20225 Comments

Writers are often asked where they get their inspiration. The key to getting inspiration for writing is less about finding it and more about recognizing it.

Inspiration to Write

Need Inspiration to Write? Try Action.

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueFebruary 8, 20224 Comments

Do you need inspiration to write or does the act of writing bring inspiration? Victoria Sherrow shares how your writing process can inspire you to write a novel or story.

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Stay On Track With Your Goals

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 29, 20204 Comments

There’s rarely a direct path between setting a goal and achieving a goal. So, we’ve got tips and tricks to help you stay on track and get closer to success!

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Hope: The Most Important Goal

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 24, 20201 Comment

Life can be hard and stifle our creativity but it’s during the hardest moments that we must keep the tightest hold on hope. Words every writer needs to hear.

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Finding Your Time to Write

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 22, 20204 Comments

Struggling to find time to write? Time-management experts stress the need to MAKE time. Here’s how you can create a writing schedule that works for you.

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One Good Goal For All

Writing for Children BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 10, 20204 Comments

When you work on improving your craft, you increase your chance for success with all of your other goals. Grab these tips to identify how to be a better writer.

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How Time-Blocking Can Transform Your Writing

Writing for Adults BlogBy Kelli PaniqueDecember 11, 201910 Comments

Increase your productivity with time-blocking! Time-blocking is a time management technique that groups your work into shorter, more focused periods of time.

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