by Ali | Aug 1, 2022 | Motivation
Why Do We Procrastinate About Writing When We Love to Write? I love writing. When I’m writing, I feel truly myself. Sometimes I lose track of time. I can immerse myself in whatever I’m creating – a story, a blog post, even simply an email – and it’s a wonderful...
by Ali | Jul 11, 2022 | Creativity
Summer 2022: The Year So Far … and What’s To Come Hello! I know it’s been a bit quiet here on the Aliventures blog in recent months. I wanted to take a bit of time to tell you what I’ve been up to – and what’s coming up over the next few months. Freelancing:...
by Ali | Jun 13, 2022 | Fiction
Why Repetition Can Be Powerful … and How to Get it Right This post was first published in June 2017 and updated in June 2022. Is it ever okay to repeat the same word or phrase in your writing? Absolutely! Unintentional repetition is something that authors are...
by Ali | May 30, 2022 | Motivation
Easier, Better Writing: Harnessing Inspiration and Motivation This post was first published in June 2015 and updated in May 2022. Inspiration. Motivation. What do those words mean to you? Some writers would have you believe you can’t write anything without them. Other...
by Ali | May 23, 2022 | Freelancing
Seven Crucial First Steps for Your Writing Career This post was first published in July 2014 and updated in May 2022. Have you ever thought about – or daydreamed about – turning your writing into a career? Perhaps you’ve already made some progress or perhaps...
