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About fmoebius

I'm a writer and coach. I love helping writers be more creative, more productive and more profitable. With EFT, life gets easier. Blocks can fall away. Limiting beliefs just shift. You can build your dream life. Let me help you do this.

Dealing with Rejection

Posted on 8. January 2015 by fmoebius

For writers, rejection can take many shapes. The classic shape, of course, is a rejection letter from an agent, a publisher or a magazine. For decades, those letters determined the life and success of a writer. (I have a few … Continue reading →

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Being Thankful

Posted on 27. November 2014 by fmoebius

Today, it is Thanksgiving in some parts of the world. I don’t celebrate it, as I live in Germany and don’t share that particular history. But there is still plenty that I am grateful for, and I want to mention … Continue reading →

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When Characters Misbehave

Posted on 20. November 2014 by fmoebius

It started out so well. You created your world, you named your characters and you plotted the story. You were writing along happily. And then, the characters suddenly did something that you hadn’t planned. You’re staring at the words on … Continue reading →

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Why Writers Must Read

Posted on 13. November 2014 by fmoebius

“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” ― Stephen King Writing is basically a craft, even if it also demands being creative. Like every craft, … Continue reading →

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The One Thing Every Story Must Have

Posted on 6. November 2014 by fmoebius

Well, apart from the very obvious, like characters and a setting, a story needs one single thing: Conflict. Think about it. Conflict is where desire and obstacles meet. If there is only desire, and it is immediately fulfilled, there is … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Timer

Posted on 30. October 2014 by fmoebius

As a writer, you should use a timer, especially on those days when you do not feel inspired. Because that timer can make you write anyway. How does that work? The timer is simply a tool that makes you focus … Continue reading →

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Three Novels a Year

Posted on 23. October 2014 by fmoebius

So you are saying there is no way you can write every day. Even if you really want to be a writer. Because you’re really, really busy. Because you work long hours. Because you don’t have a single hour to … Continue reading →

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What if I Just Can’t Write?

Posted on 16. October 2014 by fmoebius

So, you’re ready to write every day. That’s your goal. You made that decision. Awesome! But the minute you sit down, your brain scatters. You may think of the chores for today, you may wonder what to cook for dinner … Continue reading →

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Stop Chasing your Muse

Posted on 9. October 2014 by fmoebius

Greek mythology knows nine muses. Each of them represents one of the arts, and quite a few are connected to writing. The concept of the muse, however, has generalized so that the muses are seen as the source of inspiration. … Continue reading →

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Too many ideas

Posted on 2. October 2014 by fmoebius

What to do if I have too many ideas? This is a question I got on my writing board a few days ago. I believe it is a question that many writers have, simply because we’re creative types and many, … Continue reading →

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