Writing Through the Hard Times

Hey Clan!

Through these challenging times, I’m sure you’ve faced discouragement and frustration. Perhaps you’ve even asked yourself, “Is there light at the end of this tunnel?”

Not the train-kind of light, but the kind leading to hope.

Writers struggle through this too, and in this episode of Writers Chat our community shared tips on Writing Through the Hard Times. These ranged from comforts and inspirational sources, to self-care and reliance on God.

I hope you find this recap uplifting!

Writers Chat: Writing Through the Hard Times

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Whether you’re a writer facing personal crisis or a crisis of pandemic proportions, here are the tips our community recommends to help you press on…

  1. Be comfy
  2. Be nice to yourself
  3. Self-care
  4. Journal
  5. Have a dedicated quiet time
  6. Choose a creative outlet
  7. Laugh (find things that make you laugh)
  8. Share and give to others
  9. Praise and worship
  10. Pray
  11. Allow yourself to cry
  12. Allow some chocolate indulgence (or other indulgence if chocolate isn’t your thing)
  13. Manage expectations with family and quarantine buddies
  14. Manage how much news is best for you
  15. Play games, work a puzzle, etc.
  16. Learn something new

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If you want to see more Writers Chat Recaps on mnstroh.com, let us know in the comments. You can find a list of earlier un-posted recaps in 2020 Writers Chat Recap.

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2 Comments Add yours

  1. Pearl says:

    These are good tips, Melissa. Thank you for sharing these.

    1. M.N. Stroh says:

      Hey Pearl! Glad you found them helpful!

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