motivation Archives - Writers Alliance of Gainesville

1 Jan 2025

My Memoir Journey

by Debbie Miller | posted in: Encouragement & Inspiration, Memoir Writing, Writer's Life / Writer's Notebook | 9

Have you ever considered writing your memoir? Everyone has a story; it could be a documented collection of your memories for your children and grandchildren. It can preserve the family’s legacy, help you gain insight into your past, and even help you heal from a traumatic experience. Writing has been … Read More

4 Oct 2015

Maintaining Motivation to Finish a Novel

by Robin Ingle | posted in: Writer's Life / Writer's Notebook | 4

I just finished a major draft of At World’s Edge, a historical novel set in the Viking era. Putting words together in sentences and paragraphs was easy. Sitting at my desk and facing the blank page, however, was brutal. I learned a great deal about maintaining motivation to finish a … Read More