Real Talk for Writers
with Isabel Sterling
Author & Master Certified Coach
You're Not Lazy: Resting Between Projects
Oct 06, 2025
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Congrats! You did the thing!
You finished your novelĀ and sent it off to a critique partner, your agent, or your editor.Ā
Now what?Ā
For many authors, the time between projects can feel strange. You might feel unmoored, adrift, or--most insidious of all--lazy for not having an active project goin...
Rest Alone Doesn't Solve Burnout... But It's Still Important
Jul 14, 2025
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If you're struggling with burnout, taking a break from writing canĀ be really useful.
When you reach a point where the thought of writing feels genuinely exhausting, giving yourself a couple weeks (or more!) where you pause all writing tasks to rest and refill your creative well can be incredibly us...
