Writing Performance Archives | The Trusty Bookmark

An archive of posts categorized as Writing Performance, in which I chat about motivation, inspiration, productivity, and more.

5 Key Ways Writers Can Avoid Burnout (for NaNoWriMo and beyond!)

Reduce the risk of burnout and avoid a motivational crash by using the following practical and actionable tips to create a sustainable writing process.

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9 Focus Tips & Tricks for Writers

Trouble focusing is one of the top struggles for writers. These focus tips and tricks can be used individually or in tandem to reach that peak work “flow”!

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7 Writing Inspiration Hacks

No matter your writer’s block, you can use the following inspiration hacks to brainstorm, get your thoughts together, or simply reboot your creative side.

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Kimberly’s beta read was thorough, thoughtful, and invigorating. The depth and perceptiveness of her commentary blew me away. Read more → “Developmental Edit (Beta Read) Testimonial: Paul Hamann”

Paul Hamann

Your advice is going to help better my writing, not only for this project but for any others; being a first time writer, this type of advice is very valuable. I am beyond grateful for your help. Read more → “Developmental Edit Testimonial: Andre Balanji”

Andre Balanji

The entire experience was fantastic, beginning with the initial correspondence where Kimberly asked questions regarding my inspiration for the book and specific areas she should focus on. Read more → “Developmental Edit Testimonial: Kelsey P.”

Kelsey P.

It was great working with Kimberly. She improved my writing by pointing out redundancy [and] I appreciate the patience she had with this new author. Read more → “Copy Edit Testimonial: David Biesty”

David Biesty, The Outcast Missing Someone

The editorial letter was more than I ever could have asked for. Everything was written out very well and organized so that it was so easy to go back through and see what they were talking about. Read more → “Developmental Edit Testimonial: Alexis C.”

Alexis C.

Kimberly did a fantastic job of analyzing my manuscript [and] she was available for all of my questions. I would use her again, without question. Read more → “Manuscript Critique Testimonial: Glen Gabel”

Glen Gabel