Category Archives: Mindset

The True Power of Mindset

Posted on 12. February 2015 by fmoebius

This is a true story. Ten days ago, I decided to radically shift my mindset about my books. (I’m writing fiction under a pen name.) You see, I self-published my first book early in 2013. By now, I have three … Continue reading →

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Writing and Healing

Posted on 29. January 2015 by fmoebius

After I had been writing for a few years, and started training to become a counselor, I noticed something strange: In most of my stories, the mothers were dead or had disappeared. My heroes were orphans, as a rule. Granted, … Continue reading →

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How to make Marketing non-icky

Posted on 23. January 2015 by fmoebius

Marketing is icky. I know many writers feel like that. I mean, we’re writers because we don’t mind at all being alone, we enjoy immersing ourselves in our stories and hanging out with our characters. Most of us are not … Continue reading →

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Three Reasons why New Year Resolutions are Dangerous

Posted on 15. January 2015 by fmoebius

January is two weeks old today. So are your resolutions. You did make resolutions, didn’t you? Yeah, well, that might not actually be a good idea. I know, it’s quite a tradition, and everyone does them, right? So how could … Continue reading →

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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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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 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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