Let’s talk about rejection. Really?! And failure. And near misses. Eek! It’s kind of embarrassing, isn’t it? Talking about the things that didn’t work out. But writing is incredibly competitive if you want to be published or produced. Of course, we don’t want to believe this when we’re just starting out. The truth is, even when we…
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Get in the Right Frame of Mind to Write Fast!
Posted on Author Katy SegrovePosted in Habits, Mental Health, Psychology, Quick Tips, WritingLeave a Reply
Let’s talk about getting into the right frame of mind when you sit down to write. On days or weeks when I have a lot going on, I don’t always manage to do this as quickly as I’d like. Some days my brain feels distracted and jumps around my mental to-do list. I feel the urge…
10 Lessons Writers can Learn from the Science of Happiness
Posted on Author Katy SegrovePosted in Confidence, Goals, Mental Health, Psychology, Science of HappinessLeave a Reply
I’m fascinated by psychology. I guess that’s common, being a writer – it’s our job to understand the human psyche. One of my pet topics is the Science of Happiness, also called Positive Psychology. I love it so much that I chose it as the theme for my kids’ animation series, Happy Go Hopscotch. It’s proved…