Summer is here! For some of us, work is winding down; for others, it’s a busy seasonal time of year. 

The weather is amazing and we’re craving those relaxing summer vibes. With everyone taking road trips and heading out on vacation, you may not think summer is the best time for creative writing. 

But, like any habit, if we break it for too long it’s difficult to maintain momentum in the long run. 

To help you accomplish your writing goals, I‘ve picked out 6 blog posts to help you create a summer of rejuvenation and creative writing. 

So, go ahead. Ignite your creativity!

If you’ve been pushing full steam ahead with your work in progress on top of all your other obligations, you may be feeling a little burnt out by the time summer arrives. Check out this post for 5 steps to recovery from burnout.

With continual trips, family gatherings, and spontaneous beach days, summer can be a less structured time of year. Your usual writing routine may be difficult to maintain. Use this blog post to help you find time for writing amidst the fun!

Have you been grinding away at your manuscript, rewriting and revising for the past while? Are you worried that it isn’t complete, yet ready to move on to the next project? This post gives you practical tips to determine if your story is done and keep your creativity fresh.

If you’re wrapping up a writing project, don’t forget to schedule some time to celebrate your amazing accomplishments. With the summer weather, there are so many more options to change up your celebratory style. This is a reminder that celebrating big and small wins supports you in so many ways. Plus, get started with the suggested celebrations near the end of this post.

Sometimes, we need a break from the business side of writing and a reminder of why it’s our passion. With a list of benefits that writing for yourself provides to both you and readers, this blog post is your sign to unleash your creative freedom!

Summer is an excellent time to reflect on your progress and set writing goals for the autumn. I love balancing small and large goals so that I have milestones to celebrate throughout the year! Try out this quarterly planning process for writers and take action on your creative pursuits this summer!

Use these blog posts to explore, relax, and create! Enjoy your summer!

What creative writing pursuit are you ready to explore this summer? Share it in the comments.

If you have any other summer writing tips, share those below!

Talk soon!

Julia