The middle of your book is where things get honest. That’s where the shiny idea becomes work. That’s where doubt gets loud. That’s where the structure either holds, or starts to crack. If you’re in the middle and questioning everything, it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means your story needs stronger support. Where are you in your book right now? 📖 💥 Idea stage 💥 Outlining 💥 Drafting 💥 Messy middle 💥 Revising 💥 Preparing to publish Share it in the comments! 😁 This is a great way to check in with yourself!

Most writers think they’re stuck. But what I’ve learned from my own books and from walking beside so many of you, is this: You’re not blocked. You just haven’t chosen the trail. Many of us get caught up in the writing. But writing a book is WAY more than the writing part. Where do you want your story to go? Clarity isn’t a lightning strike. It's a decision. If your book had a finish month — realistic, grounded — what would it be? Drop the month below. We don’t wander forever. Besides, when you’re surrounded by other writers and support, it makes writing a book so much easier!

I know that some people have mixed feelings on this since they may feel that their voice is being overshadowed by the work they have been reading. Instead of using their personal writing style, they end up copying the style that the author writes in the book that they are reading. 📖 What are your thoughts? Do you think it's beneficial to read books while you are writing? ✍️ If so, should we read books that are similar to the topic or genre that we are writing in? Or should it be something to help us in different ways, such as a self help book? 📕 Personally I think this depends solely on the individual. There have been times where I couldn't read other books while writing since I knew that I would try to replicate the writing style. However, as of now and sometimes in the past, I've read books on the side while writing. As I'm writing my Fantasy trilogy book series, I'm reading some books on the side. However, the books that I'm reading have nothing to do with my genre, or topic. One is focused on writing techniques, while another I'm reading is more for understanding the stock market. Share your thoughts below! 👇

Many stories stem from our own personal experiences. Whether it's a memoir, fiction, or a fantasy, there are pieces of you within it. 📚 Now, when we write a book, it's good to remember to think of what you want the outcome to be. Think of the people you want to help, what you want the book to do for you and what steps you want to take. If you're wanting to heal some past memories, writing a book may not be the best. When it comes to healing, yes, writing can help. However, writing a book for you to heal doesn't always get finished. It becomes a heavy load. 😮‍💨 That's why I recommend talking with someone that can help you specifically with the pains of healing. That way, once you feel healed, you can write that book from a different place in your heart. Not through pain, but through love. I have met a wonderful woman named Lisa Black, who helps people find their way their the turmoil of life. I share this because I know that healing can be difficult, especially when you do it by yourself. You can join her community 💖 Love Yourself to Health 💖 and get the support to move on from the past. Then, I'll be here to help you with the writing, editing, and publishing of your book! 📕 My team and I can't wait to help you create the book that you're meant to share with the world! 🗺️

A great way to inspire others and to give them an idea of how you work can be through showing them your space. Now, for me, with it being winter time here in Sweden, my writing space has changed back to the house. 🏡 My writing space in the warmer times is lovely and is a tiny building. Unfortunately it’s not insulated. So, I like to be warm, by the fire while I write nowadays! So, share below in the comments your writing space!