If you are feeling a little lack-luster about your writing projects or like the work is hard and the days are long (or not long enough to do allllllll the things) I want to tell you, you are not alone. Life in general is a lot of work these days. Showing up consistently to do anything can be a real bugger. But writing - a thing that demands our time, dedicated attention, and whole heart? Showing up to do that can sometimes feel insurmountable.

Today I want to help you by providing a solid dose of inspiration.

This week’s content round up features several posts full of motivational quotes, writing advice and inspiration. I hope that a quick browse through these pieces will give you the boost you need to get back to work on your own project.

Hang in there. You’ve got this! And happy writing. :)

~ Amanda

To be inspired by other amazing writers, check out this middle grade and YA author interview series. The first half of each video is a read aloud, but in the second half of each I ask these amazing authors 5 questions about their writing life, books, and advice for other writers. You’ll be sure to learn something helpful and hopefully be inspired along the way!

Interview line up includes: Jennifer A. Nielsen, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Kate Messner, Wendelin Van Drannen, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Yehudi Mercado, Liza Wiemer, Jamie Pacton, Lisa Fipps, Rajani LaRocca, Helen Frost, Chad Sell, Christina Soontornvat, Margi Preus, Jarrett Lerner, Greg Logsted, Jasmine Warga, Jennifer Donnelly, Erin Entrada Kelly, Michael Buckley and Jennifer Richard Jacobson. (With more coming!)

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