mental health

  • Rest Is Part of the Writing Process | Mental Health Awareness for Writers (YT Video)

    Transcript: Now, here me out, what if I told you that resting is part of the writing process? That pausing your novel, your blog, your poetry… doesn’t mean you’re failing as a writer. It means you’re human. Hi, I’m C. Sloan Lewis, your virtual writing coach, and in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I

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  • Navigating Debates in a Controversial Era

    Understanding others’ ignorance can be frustrating, but anger is unproductive. Effective communication involves respect and finding common ground, especially during politically charged discussions, to maintain relationships and promote understanding.

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  • Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

    At the DFW Writer’s Conference, I realized that imposter syndrome affects many, including myself. By learning coping skills and embracing my progress, I’m optimistic about my writing journey and excited for future opportunities ahead.

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  • The Artist’s Frenemy: Perfectionism

    Perfectionism is usually the main barrier keeping people from their dreams. I have seen perfectionism in myself and others through the writing process. It used to hold me back on self-publishing and making YouTube videos, among many other things. Since I self-published my first novel and began posting on my YouTube channel, it should be

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  • Look Away, At Least for a Little While

    It goes without saying that a lot of terrible things are going on in our country right now. While we cannot turn a blind eye to these things, I think many people are reaching a point of meltdown in their mental power plants because they are trying to take in and process everything all at

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