Category Archives: Mindset

Why you must be Curious

Posted on 3. September 2015 by fmoebius

Many people think that being a writer means sitting in a room and typing away all day on their own. And that’s very often true. When we write, we go into a special space within us, where our characters and … Continue reading →

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Stuck in a Story?

Posted on 20. August 2015 by fmoebius

It happens to every writer – we get stuck. The story either goes off track, we lose interest or we have written ourselves into a corner. No matter how it happens, the story loses us, and we lose the story. … Continue reading →

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Not Good Enough

Posted on 13. August 2015 by fmoebius

I’m not good enough. That’s what most of us feel, at one time or another. And of course, there is proof. We can always compare ourselves to those who are more successful, who sell more books or who earn more … Continue reading →

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The True Danger of To-Do Lists

Posted on 6. August 2015 by fmoebius

We all use to-do lists. And they are useful if handled well. But to-do lists can be utterly destructive. A large to-do list is simply fodder for overwhelm. One glance is enough to convince you that you’ll never be able … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Overwhelm

Posted on 30. July 2015 by fmoebius

I’m sure you’re familiar with those moments in life when everything seems to happen at once. You may have deadlines coming up, the computer breaks, a kid is sick, and then the dishwasher leaks water. That’s quite often the time … Continue reading →

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When you are Crying Inside

Posted on 16. July 2015 by fmoebius

I know those moments. When you think that nothing works. That all your hard work won’t amount to anything. When you think you won’t ever be good enough. When your books don’t sell, nobody looks at your blog posts and … Continue reading →

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KU 2.0 and the Freelancer Mindset

Posted on 9. July 2015 by fmoebius

You may or may not have heard of the recent changes that Amazon announced for their Kindle Unlimited payments to authors, and the ensuing flailing on the internet. Here’s the very short version, because today’s post is not even about … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Summer Distractions

Posted on 2. July 2015 by fmoebius

Now it is summer, and for us writers, the distractions multiply: Kids at home, summer activities, invitations, garden work, maybe canning – it’s endless. And all of it usually takes a toll on our writing. It’s hard to say no, … Continue reading →

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How Judgement Hurts Your Writing

Posted on 25. June 2015 by fmoebius

This is the last of the three thought patterns that I called the three most damaging ones for writers. And it’s one you really, really need to let go. Judgement servers only one single purpose: To elevate yourself in your … Continue reading →

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How Jealousy Kills Creativity

Posted on 18. June 2015 by fmoebius

Of course, we all know that feeling of wanting what someone else has. We want to have just as much success, sell as many copies, get such a huge advance or become a bestselling author like someone we see doing … Continue reading →

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