by Karena Akhavein | Oct 5, 2022 | Writer's Life
You may have noticed that I sell writing-related coffee mugs on this website.That’s cool and all, but the more interesting thing is why I do it. The answer: I’m kind of obsessed with coffee. Many writers are. You’ve probably seen the meme that states...
by Karena Akhavein | Oct 30, 2020 | Mindset, Writer's Life
A wake-up call for the chronically busy writer First of all, here’s the hard truth: in reality, we actually potentially have more time available to us than ever before, thanks to technology and other conveniences. We don’t need to grow our own food, ride a buggy into...
by Karena Akhavein | Oct 5, 2020 | Podcasting, Writer's Life
Have you wanted to start a podcast for a while now, but are intimidated by everything it takes to record and promote a podcast? Starting a podcast is a great idea for any creative, artist, or creative entrepreneur. I started my own podcast, Creative Happy Hour, just...
by Karena Akhavein | Aug 22, 2020 | Writer's Life, Writing Tips
How to stop worrying about word count… while hitting your word count goals every time. If you’re a newer writer, or even a not-so new writer, you have at some point worried about your word counts. The anxiety over how many words we’ve managed to produce per day...
by Karena Akhavein | Jul 6, 2020 | Writer's Life
Is a writer’s retreat for you? Should you attend a writing retreat? If you’re a writer, whether you’re a beginner or a published author, you can definitely benefit from a writer’s retreat. But how does one choose the right one? In this...
by Karena Akhavein | Jul 6, 2020 | Mindset, Writer's Life
Every writer has experienced writer’s block at some point in their career. When writer’s block strikes, we have a tendency to bemoan it and to wonder why it’s happening to us. So many sources of writer’s block lie in unhelpful, problematic...
