Writing

How a Newsletter Can Help You Succeed as an Author

Editor’s Note: See Jane Write publishes guest articles by writers who identify as women, non-binary folks, and our allies. Learn more here.

By: Delany Diamond

You need a newsletter.

You’ve probably seen that advice more times than you can count, but building a newsletter can be overwhelming. So, many authors dismiss the idea, choosing instead to focus on social media interactions with readers.

Unfortunately, that places you at the mercy of those platforms. That’s why you need a newsletter. It’s one of the greatest tools in your writerly tool shed.

I’m a firm believer that without my mailing list, I wouldn’t have an author career today. So first, I’ll explain why you need a list, give you advice on how to build a list of subscribers, and then suggest content for your newsletter.

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How to Write Even When You Don’t Feel Like It

We all know the feeling: You want to write. You plan to write. You even talk about writing. But when it’s time to sit down and get words on the page, suddenly everything feels harder than it should be. The inspiration is missing. The energy is low. The inner critic is loud.

But if you’re serious about your writing goals—whether you’re working on a book, blogging consistently, or growing a writing practice—you need strategies that help you write even when you don’t “feel like it.” That’s because writing consistently isn’t about waiting for inspiration. It’s about creating conditions that make inspiration more likely—and learning how to show up even when it doesn’t.

Here are some practical tips to help you stay inspired and push through on the days when inspiration is nowhere to be found.

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30 Writing Prompts for November

The See Jane Write November Writing Challenge begins today! We’re writing every day for 30 days. We’re doing this Choose Your Own Adventure style, and you can do one of the following:

Steady Scribbler: 200 words/day (last year’s pace)

Bold Builder: 300 words/day (the official pace)

Page Turner: 500 words/day (for the overachievers)

Joyful Journaler: Journal every day for 15 minutes.

You can learn more about the challenge and officially sign up HERE.

See Jane Write is a community for multi-passionate writers. So participants may be working on novels, short stories, essays, blog posts or journal entries. So our prompts for the challenge are two-word prompts meant to spark an idea that you can just run with in any way you’d like.

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Why You Should Join Our 30-Day Writing Challenge

Novel November is upon us, and there’s no shortage of writing challenges to join this time of year. If writing an entire book in 30 days feels overwhelming, don’t fret. See Jane Write has a challenge that’s designed to help you create a sustainable writing practice to carry you through the rest of this year into the next.

I must admit that writing challenges are my jam! (If you’re a longtime See Jane Write reader, you might remember the days of #BlogLikeCrazy!) Why do I love writing challenges so much? Because they can spark creativity, consistency and community —three things every writer needs to succeed.

The See Jane Write November Writing Challenge starts November 1. We’re writing every day for 30 days. The goal is to write at least 300 words a day, but you can opt for 200 if life is especially busy right now or 500 if you want to push yourself a bit more. You can also opt to journal for 15 minutes each day. Get more details and sign up here.

Here are a few key benefits of joining a writing challenge—and some tips to help you stick with it from day one to day thirty.

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30 Cozy Journaling Prompts to Help You Feel at Home in Your Own Skin

There’s something magical about cozy season. The crisp air, the warm drinks, the chunky sweaters — all of it seems to whisper, slow down. But true coziness isn’t just about fuzzy socks and flickering candles. It’s about feeling safe, grounded, and at peace within yourself.

That’s why I love journaling this time of year. Okay, you know I love journaling any time of the year. But my journaling practice always seems to have a glow up in the fall. Cozy journaling isn’t just about recording your thoughts or recapping your day — it’s about reconnecting with yourself. It’s about finding warmth within, even when the world feels chilly or chaotic.

If you’re ready to grab your favorite blanket, light a candle, and fill your notebook with gentle self-reflection, these 30 cozy journaling prompts will help you nurture calm, gratitude, and comfort — from the inside out.

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