Writing Prompt: A Childhood Summer Memory

Writing a book begins with small steps. As you practice writing smaller pieces, the bigger project starts to come together. A writing prompt—where you write in response to a particular question or topic—can help you gain momentum.

Have you ever tried writing in response to a writing prompt? It’s good practice, it exercises your writing muscles, and it can often lead to insights for your book. I’m going to share one today that you can try.

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Summer Reading Helps You Grow as a Writer

Summer is a wonderful time to relax and read a book. Before I leave on my summer vacation, I load my Kindle reader with the books I hope to enjoy. I can’t wait to dig into those stories—and take a break from writing.

Writers often feel guilty when they focus on summer reading instead of writing. But reading actually fuels your writing. Summer is the perfect season to improve your writing through reading. 

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Stir Your Creativity—Without Writing a Word

Summer means warm days, a different pace of daily life, and time for refreshing. It’s a great season to boost your creativity.

Writing is more than words. Writing is creative. It’s helpful to take a break from the computer and try a different creative activity to pair with your writing. Summer is the perfect time for lighthearted, creative fun.

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A Summer Rhythm of Writing: Slower, Lighter, Inspiring

Scenes of summer: slower mornings, iced coffee on the patio, lots of sunshine, the sound of kids home from school. Summer has its own rhythm.

If you’ve been diligently working on a writing project, summer has a way of disrupting routines. Yet summer is still a great time for writing. You just need to adjust your pace and expectations.

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