Don’t Know How to Start Outlining? Start Here!

My outlining process looks like this: ✨ new idea ✨ ➡ freewriting ➡ putting pieces into a specific structure ➡ organizing with index cards.

But that’s three different outlining methods smashed together, and it took experimenting to find what worked for me. If you’re new to outlining, you probably don’t know where to start!

So here’s a quick look at four different ways to outline, their pros and cons, and more! I hope it helps you find what works for you. And once you’ve figured that out, check back in; I’m working on a post all about ways to approach outlining.

For Writers, ProductivityRaeAnneSeptember 30, 2022outlining, outline, pantser, planner, beginner, writer, for writersComment

Can’t Stick to Your Writing Routine? Try This.

The way you create doesn’t have to look the same as your favorite creator. You’re you. What you create is unique—and so is the way you create.

Here’s how you can use mindfulness to create a more flexible and nourishing writing routine.

Do I Need to Take a Hiatus?

My life is a lot different now than it was the last time I sat down to write a blog post.
(Seeing as we’ve just gotten through 2020, I’m sure a lot of you can relate.)

And you know what? I think that’s pretty much the only reason why I’m able to sit down and write a blog post.

Self Care, Lifestyle, Productivity, For WritersRaeAnneJanuary 9, 2021Hiatus, Take Breaks, Mental Health, Help, Overwhelm, Burn OutComment

How to Actually Make the Time for Your Passion

We hear it all the time.

If you love it, you’ll make the time. It will be a priority in your life. You won’t worry about how to do it, you just will.

It sounds so easy.

Spoiler alert: It’s not.

For those of us who have work and home lives…how are you supposed to even try to make the time?

How My Planner Makes Me Happier and Healthier!

Raise your hand if you bought a new planner at the beginning of December and you just couldn’t wait to start filling in all of your goals and important dates for 2019!

This will be my second year with a planner, and I’m so happy I finally found something that will work for me!

Productivity, Lifestyle, Self CareRaeAnneJanuary 26, 2019Planner, Planning, Habits, Routine, To-Do, Busy, Life, Productivity, Mental Health, OverwhelmComment

Pros and Cons of Writing Longhand

It’s 2018. It seems kind of crazy that anyone would choose to write by hand, not on a computer.

And yet…here I am.

For Writers, ProductivityRaeAnneAugust 25, 2018For Writers, Writing, Longhand, Writing by Hand, Handwriting, Writers Life, Pros and Cons, ProComment

Creativity Boosting Habits

It’s time to think up ways you can stay creative even when you aren’t writing!
Some of these activities might even help you find that creative mood again!

I’ve taken the work out of it for you, so now all you have to do is sit down and read this list! :D

For Writers, ProductivityRaeAnneAugust 4, 2018Boost Creativity, Creativity, Habits, Writer, Writing, Writing Tips, #writerslifeComment

To the Too Busy Writer

You might be in school right now. Or maybe you have your own family. And a job!
BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN’T WRITE YOUR BOOK!

Whaaaat??!
It’s true!
It takes intention and work, but you can do it!! And here are a few tips for you!

To the Slow Writer

Do you think that you’re a slow writer? That it just takes so long to get the words onto paper.

You’re not alone.

In fact, there’s a hashtag I see all the time over on Twitter.

So there are many other writers just like you out there! Does that mean that it isn’t frustrating? No. But that’s why I have some encouragement here for you to keep in mind.

For Writers, ProductivityRaeAnneMay 5, 2018To the ___ Writer, #turtlewriter, Slow Writer, StrugglesComment

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