Your Creative Badass Might Be Tired
A practical (and humorous) look at how to channel your inner "Creative Badass." Plus. how to know when your creative well is depleted, and WHY. The post Your Creative Badass Might Be Tired first...
View ArticleA Brief Botanical Study of Writer Defense Mechanisms
Jenny Hansen details the commonalities between writers and holly bushes. Did you know that there are at least six kinds of "writing holly?" The post A Brief Botanical Study of Writer Defense Mechanisms...
View ArticleWhy "The Story Behind Your Story" is So Important
An author’s core story is the emotional truth behind their work. Here's how to use it intentionally, in a way that keeps readers coming back for more. The post Why "The Story Behind Your Story" is So...
View ArticleDouble the Love at WITS: Star Wars Edition
Writers in the Storm is throwing open the doors open for some shameless self-promotion opportunities for our readers. Come double the love! The post Double the Love at WITS: Star Wars Edition first...
View ArticleIs Your Subconscious Messing with Your Writing Identity?
When does negative self-talk shift from a conversation to an identity? How do writers end up sabotaging themselves via their own subconscious? Read on! The post Is Your Subconscious Messing with Your...
View ArticleWITS Team Showcase - Jenny Hansen
We've got a special post from the heart this weekend, kicking off a new series here at WITS. Plus, we're giving away something useful. We hope you like it! The post WITS Team Showcase - Jenny Hansen...
View ArticleWriting Goals: Going from "Aaagh!" to "A-ha!"
Goals and resolutions are so hard to keep. Why? Jenny Hansen offers two ways to look at goals that helps them be far more sustainable. The post Writing Goals: Going from "Aaagh!" to "A-ha!" first...
View ArticleHappy Holidays from Writers in the Storm
The team at Writers in the Storm is saying THANK YOU, and encouraging you to share your favorite holiday tradition. For example, Jenny bakes... The post Happy Holidays from Writers in the Storm first...
View ArticleBusy Writers: When Does “So Much” Become “Too Much?”
Five grounding strategies to help writers from becoming overwhelmed by the constant juggle between life's priorities and writing priorities. The post Busy Writers: When Does “So Much” Become “Too...
View Article8 Cool Non-Writing Ways to Use AI
Jenny Hansen shares 8 NON-WRITING ways tools like ChatGPT can help writers (especially those with ADHD) keep their creativity organized and in flow. The post 8 Cool Non-Writing Ways to Use AI first...
View ArticleDo Stories Save Humanity?
Reading and writing fiction connects us, calms us, and keeps us human. In a noisy, AI-driven world, story is still our oldest form of healing. The post Do Stories Save Humanity? first appeared on...
View ArticleThe Fastest, Most Reliable Way to Improve Your Writing Craft
by Jenny Hansen When you’re learning something new—whether it’s baking bread, fixing a leaky sink, or crafting a story that keeps a reader up all night—you bump into two types of difficulty: the stuff...
View ArticleThe 3 Components that Keep Your Story in Balance
by Jenny Hansen My husband and his knee inspired this post when what we thought would be a knee replacement turned out to be eight weeks of physical therapy (PT) to get him back in balance. My...
View Article7 Types of Questions to Help You Define Your Author Brand
by Jenny Hansen Last month, I talked about "the How and Why of a Strong Author Brand," and the comments were amazing. So many of you said, "I've been meaning to do this for ages!" This month's post is...
View ArticleWhat's On Your Reading List?
Writers read because they love experiencing the “trip to another place in someone else’s head” but also to expand their vocabulary, learn diverse writing styles and techniques, and gain a deeper...
View ArticleHow (and Why) To Define a Strong Author Brand
by Jenny Hansen My day job involves helping businesses clearly define their brand, so they can turn their stories into money and clients. And do you want to know the most common request people approach...
View ArticleSome Keys to Achieving Confidence in Your Writing
by Jenny Hansen Gaining confidence is an often-difficult task for most people, but for creatives it's exceptionally hard. We create something tangible out of our own imaginations. Our "something" is...
View ArticleCrafting Characters Using the 7 Types of Listening
by Jenny Hansen It's hard to listen in a world like ours. Between phones and socials and the 24/7 television cycle, we live in a fairly overwhelming world. Yet so much value comes to us, and to our...
View ArticleThe Writerly Things WITS Bloggers Are Grateful For
Today at Writers In The Storm we’re giving thanks for the “writerly” things and people who help us put words on the page. We're also opening the door for our readers! Share your gratitude for all the...
View ArticleWriter's Block vs Turkey Block
by Jenny Hansen November is here, which means our American Thanksgiving is at the end of the month. In other words, the holidays are upon us, which often leads to stress for writers. Over the years, I...
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