Ellen Frances

Joined March 2021

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Daily five-minute reads about writing — discipline, doubt, and the reality of taking the work seriously without burning out. https://linktr.ee/ellenfranceswrites

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Why Writing in Public Feels Like You’re Faking It (And Why You Should Do It Anyway)
I published an article yesterday about building a writing habit. I wrote it like I have this all figured out, like I'm some authority on consistency, showing up, and doing the work.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Writers
How Long It Takes to Form a Writing Habit (Honestly)
Everyone says it takes 21 days to form a habit. Or is it 30 days? Maybe 66? I've seen articles claim everything from three weeks to three months, all backed by "science" and "studies" that supposedly prove their numbers are the right ones.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Writers
How To Restart A Writing Habit After Falling Off
I haven't written in weeks. I probably couldn't tell you how many days or weeks it's been. This would be the first article in a while.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Writers
Why You Hate Your Draft While You're Still Writing It
I deleted 800 words from my new novel yesterday. I didn't go on a deletion spree because they were unsalvageable. And it wasn't because I'd taken the wrong approach.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Writers
I Self-Published My Book. Two Days Later, I’m Full Of Regret.
I'm really proud to say that I have just published my first novel days ago. But as soon as I held that beautiful paper back in my hand, I was already filled with regret.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Writers
What I Wish I’d Known About Suddenly Becoming A “Fat Girl”
I haven’t always been a big girl. I didn’t use to worry about my weight, nor did I always invite unsolicited advice about how to lose it.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Longevity
Here’s What I Learned From The Steep Amazon Self-Publishing Learning Curve
I’m not a diehard Amazon shopper. The Amazon Prime lifestyle hasn’t changed my shopping habits. But publishing my first book on Amazon was a no-brainer.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Writers
I Was On Ozempic Before The Celebs Were— Don’t Fall For Its Sheer Hype
Here’s something only five people in my life know. I was on Ozempic. In the middle of 2021, I visited my regular doctor to discuss weight loss options with him. Ever since my gallbladder removal in 2013, my struggles with losing weight have intensified.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Longevity
I Politely Quit My Job. Apparently, I Burned All My Bridges
There’s always one job departure you’ll never forget. For me, it was my second last employment, the one that convinced me to open my business.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Journal
Standing In A Public Toilet, A Fellow Woman Called Me A Man
I haven’t told anyone this story before. The only person who knows it is my ex-husband, and that’s because he was there and he saw the devastation written across my face.
By Ellen Francesabout a month ago in Humans
I Was On The Brink Of Throwing It All In. Here Are The Signs I Regret Ignoring.
You know when you feel tired and a good sleep seems to fix it? You know how you get a sore throat and you take the day off work and it turns out fine?
By Ellen Frances2 months ago in Psyche
When You Love Someone, You Don't Leave Them For Not Wanting Kids
I love watching wrestling. And reality television. What can I say? You learn things about the world from unlikely sources.
By Ellen Frances2 months ago in Humans

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Why Writing in Public Feels Like You’re Faking It (And Why You Should Do It Anyway)

How Long It Takes to Form a Writing Habit (Honestly)

How To Restart A Writing Habit After Falling Off

Why You Hate Your Draft While You're Still Writing It

I Self-Published My Book. Two Days Later, I’m Full Of Regret.

What I Wish I’d Known About Suddenly Becoming A “Fat Girl”

Here’s What I Learned From The Steep Amazon Self-Publishing Learning Curve

I Was On Ozempic Before The Celebs Were— Don’t Fall For Its Sheer Hype

I Politely Quit My Job. Apparently, I Burned All My Bridges

Standing In A Public Toilet, A Fellow Woman Called Me A Man

I Was On The Brink Of Throwing It All In. Here Are The Signs I Regret Ignoring.

When You Love Someone, You Don't Leave Them For Not Wanting Kids

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