Hello! What's holding you back with your novel? A lot of writers tell me that they just "don't have enough time" to write. And I absolutely get it: my life is packed full, too, and I often wish I had just a bit more free time each day. But I also hear from plenty of writers who do have a good amount of time ... and they struggle to sit down and get words on the page. Just "having time" isn't enough. And although writing a novel is a big commitment, it doesn't require a crazy amount of time....

Hello! Quick heads-up: Writers' Cafe closes at the end of tomorrow (or possibly today if we run out of places!) and won't re-open until September. There are still a few places left. Check it out: aliventures.com/writers-cafe Do you struggle to focus when you're working on your novel or short stories? Maybe you're intenting to write for an hour, but you find yourself "warming up" by scrolling social media or news, then you manage a few sentences before getting distracted again. This is really...

Hello! In case you missed it ... Writers' Cafe is open for new members! I'll be closing the doors again at the end of next Wednesday (17th). If you'd like to make consistent progress with a novel (or any big fiction project), the Cafe is is the perfect place to be. 👉 Find out more about Writers' Cafe And here's this week's post: Why Accountability is the Key to Reaching Your Writing Goals (and How to Find It) Why Accountability is the Key to Reaching Your Writing Goals (and How to Find It) In...