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Are you writing today? Having blocks or successes?
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A Simple Tool for Transitions: The Power of Story Happy Friday! We often think of spring as a time for outward change: spring cleaning, organizing, starting fresh. But transitions sometimes require letting go, and this is often hard even when it’s...

Changes, good or bad, can take their toll. This week's blog uses the power of story to navigate life's transitions.

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Here is your writing prompt of the day. Stop scrolling! YouTube video by Marilyn Horowitz

Writing prompt of the day! And this one is delicious!
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Don’t wait to “know enough” — just start writing. YouTube video by Marilyn Horowitz

Don't wait to know enough, just start!
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Sometimes it is better to delve deep into the conflict than to react by arguing YouTube video by Marilyn Horowitz

Sometimes it's better to delve deep into issues!

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Becoming Isn't Instant Happy Holidays! By definition, a holiday is a celebration, but beyond the joy of celebrating, there's always an uplifting and informative message or a lesson. This week, as Passover and Easter a...

Most of us aren’t living at the “ending” of our story.
We’re somewhere in the middle, still becoming, still uncovering.
You don’t start as who you are.
You become that over time.
Where are you in your 'life' story right now?”
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Here is your writing prompt of the day! YouTube video by Marilyn Horowitz

Writing prompt!
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A Better Way to Structure Your Writing Time- Part 2 Once you know your writing time, learn how to structure a project so each session moves you closer to finished pages.

Writing and productivity tricks at tonight's free webinar. Please consider joining.
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You Can't Always Get What You Want/Webinar: Get What You Need You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you just might find you get what you need. ~ The Rolling Stones Happy Friday, Writers want to write. Some might even argue that ...

What do writers need? Find out at the next webinar.
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Take advantage of the inspiration from daily life. YouTube video by Marilyn Horowitz

Not sure how to get your story started? Check out this tip!
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Quiet the Noise, Then Shape Your Story Happy Friday!Spring officially starts today, and warmer temperatures and sun have given me an energy boost. I’m continuing to work on projects, and ideas for new ones are popping up much like the flow...

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Here is your writing exercise of the day. YouTube video by Marilyn Horowitz

Writing Prompt! St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Money. What does the color green mean to you?
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The Writer’s True Job YouTube video by Marilyn Horowitz

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Here's Proof These Techniques Work I’m on my balcony, working on this newsletter, and feeling an incredible sense of gratitude. I’m especially grateful for my assistant, Beth, who makes so many things possible and has so much talent. R...

Writing tips that work!

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A Better Way to Meditate (That Actually Works) Even though we’ve been having blizzards, you can sense that spring is around the corner. Spring’s a season of new beginnings, and that spirit of renewal has me looking inward, asking where I can grow ...

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#meditation

Are You Willing to Make Yourself Safe With You? I am not a neuroscientist.

My Substack community is growing. Each installment explores writing, personal development, neuroscience-based practices, and the deeper questions that shape how we live and create. #writerslife
beyondhappiness.substack.com/p/are-you-wi...

Design Your Writing Routine Design a flexible writing routine that fits your life. Learn practical tools to build consistency without pressure or burnout.

Struggling with a writing routine? Save your spot at this week's free webinar!
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I Don't Write Alone Happy Friday! After last week’s webinar, I left still thinking about writing spaces and what truly supports creativity and sustainable routines. My assistant, Beth, and I wrote blogs this week, ...

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Writing Prompt! Maybe you thought this cat was yawning. Write 3-5 short paragraphs about what’s really happening at this moment.
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Self-Regulation Technique! YouTube video by Marilyn Horowitz

Connection, Calm, and Creativity
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Think It, Write It, Make it Happen Your Ideal Writing Space: A Webinar Recap This week’s webinar began with a focus on slowing down. The constant to-do lists, work demands, and even health and wellness challenges often leave ...

What does your ideal writing space look like? marilyninitiative.com/think-it-wri...

Flight, Fight or Finesse How I got my lost motivation back

You can subscribe now for FREE at my Substack! Check it out!
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How One Word Can Change Your Writing Relationship Happy Friday! Since the start of 2026, we’ve been talking about writing differently. Many writers are discovering that the old models with rigid schedules simply aren’t working anymore. Life is ful...

What if writing didn’t start with a schedule…
but with just one word?

Paula Landry shares how a simple “Word of the Day” practice lowered her resistance, restored focus, and helped her finish her book with calm and clarity.

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Stop, picture it, and write it! YouTube video by Marilyn Horowitz

Try the Word of the Day writing practice!
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This is how I wrote 10 books without a writing schedule. YouTube video by Marilyn Horowitz

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The world can be ugly, but it's all great material for novels and screenplays!

That's great! And do you get up and write them down?

Write Like It's 2026 Happy Friday!At this week’s webinar, writers explored their inner writerliness through words, images, and stories that revealed where they are right now in their writing lives. Many writers feel disco...

A webinar recap, the next FREE session and writing insights!
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Does anyone else wake up brilliant or surprising ideas in the middle of the night?
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