Hello! I'm back at my desk after lots of fun over the summer with my kids (and extended family) and I'm enjoying getting back into my usual writing routines. Next Monday (7th) to Sunday (13th), I'll be running a completely free "Fifteen Minutes of Fiction" challenge. Want to take part? Click this link and I'll send more details to you tomorrow. And here's this week's blog post: Nine Things that Are Totally Normal (and Expected!) When You’re Writing a Novel Nine Things that Are Totally Normal...

Hello! The very quick version of this email: 🐌 Most writers find it tough to get going again after a break ⚡ There are practical things you can do to boost your writing energy 👉 Join my mini writing challenge that starts next week (7th-13th) The full newsletter: Chances are, you've had a break from your usual writing routine over the summer. Maybe that's because you've been on holiday (I hope you had a fantastic time!), you've been busy with family, or you've just been enjoying relaxing....

Hello! The very quick version of this email: 🌱 Taking a break is often a great thing to do for you & your writing 💛 Give yourself time (and grace) as you ease back into writing again 👉 Join my mini writing challenge in September (7th-13th) The full newsletter: A lot of people in Writers' Cafe (including me) have been taking some time off from writing over the summer. Whether you're having a writing break because you've got kids or grandkids off school, because you're on holiday, or because...