Karin Adams, Author & Creative Writing Coach

It's time to crush the blank page, shed your writer's angst and write the novel you were meant to write! My new book "The One Week Writing Workshop" can help. karinadams.com/books/the-one-… "A simple and fun handbook that's perfect for new and aspiring writers." — Kirkus Reviews #WritingHacks #NewBook #writers

Do you find that you create differently when you write with a pen instead of a keyboard? When I get stuck, I often find that handwriting my draft for a while is a great way to get things rolling again. Stuck or not, give it a try some time! #WritingInspiration #writingtips

How to Keep Your Focus While You Write authorinyourcorner.com/how-to-keep-yo… Having trouble staying focused on your manuscript? It happens to all of us...probably more than ever with everything just a click away! I've shared some tips to help you get back in the zone! #writingtips #writinglife

Sometimes we need to do research to write our best fiction. Often what we want to know more about occurs to us while we're drafting. Instead of chasing after facts in the moment, keep a list and plan on a research session later - preserve your writing flow! 🤗 #writingtips

Happy Spring, writers🌸! It's the beginning of new things...like that novel you've been meaning to write!!! For creative inspiration and that extra little push, consider checking out my book The One Week Writing Workshop: karinadams.com/books/the-one-… #writingguide #writinginspiration

I'm trying to do less "reacting" while I create. I'm turning off notifications while I write, keeping a research list for later instead of looking things up as I go... Definitely feel more inspired and energized when I'm able to stick this. Why not give it a try?😊 #writinglife

My book "No TV? No Fair!" (@Lorimerkids) is a humorous read for the young readers in your life -- about a family trying to find balance between screen time and life in the real world. You can learn more here: karinadams.com/books/no-tv-no… #kidlit #canadiankidsbooks

A notebook. A freshly sharpened pencil. Coloured markers. Sticky notes on a blank wall...stepping away now and then from your screen and creating with "handheld tools" can be a great way to release fresh ideas and help get you unstuck! #writingtips #writinginspiration

How a Walrus Made Me a Better Writing Coach karinadams.com/2026/02/how-a-… A little reflection on a moment that came up for me in a writing/art workshop I delivered some years ago. Hope you'll take a peek! #writinginspiration #writingcoach #writinglife

Reading novels in order to study fiction writing techniques is a great way to grow your own writing abilities. I always recommend it in my workshops! But please don't make your precious book time "school time" only. Keep reading for pleasure too, writers!😊 #WritingCommunity

I wrote "The One Week Writing Workshop" hoping to help writers write with a smile more often than through gritted teeth😊! If you're craving more joy in the process, I hope you'll check it out! karinadams.com/books/the-one-… #WritingInspiration #howtowriteabook #writingguide

authorinyourcorner.com/take-a-creativ… Hi there, writers! Just posted an article about taking breaks when we write, specifically 'creative' breaks. Check it out, especially if you've been feeling a little stuck lately. It might give you a boost!😉 #writinginspiration #WritingCommunity #writing

An inspiring novel-writing workshop you can take along with you wherever you go! 😉 My book "The One Week Writing Workshop" can help you in 2026 as you dream, plan, and write **your** story. Find out more here: karinadams.com/books/the-one-… #writingguide #writingworkshop #writingtips

Get to Know Your Fictional Characters karinadams.com/2026/01/get-to… Happy New Year, writers! You've got goals and plans for your writing, but how about a bit of fun? I've posted an energizing character exercise for you to try - hope you enjoy! 😊 #writinginspiration #writingtips

Take an Active Break karinadams.com/2025/12/take-a… Posted a little reflection on my blog about the power of movement when it comes to shaking off the creative cobwebs and getting unstuck. Hope the writing is going well, friends! #writingtips #writinglife #writinginspiration

Looking out my window this morning...yup, definitely a "Frostbite Hotel" kind of day!! If you're looking for a funny "snow day" sort of book for a middle grade reader, do check it out! karinadams.com/books/frostbit… #kidlit #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction

karinadams.com/2025/12/go-ahe… I've shared a few thoughts on a super powerful writing strategy ("jumping around") on my author blog. Come check it out, and happy writing today folks😊! #writingstrategies #writingtips #writinglife

I love this tip!!! Make a storyboard AFTER you write your draft (even if you made one beforehand as a planning tool). A great way to see your story's rhythm (and potential trouble spots) at-a-glance...just be sure to base your board on the actual draft! #revisiontips #writinglife

For the writers on your gift list with writing goals for 2026 (that might be you!😊)...check out my book "The One Week Writing Workshop". Find motivation, writing strategies, and a sense of joy and purpose! Find out more here: karinadams.com/books/the-one-… #writingtips #writinggoals

How to Revise Your Draft - Important First Steps authorinyourcorner.com/how-to-revise-… Revising a first draft can be daunting, but there are things you can do to get yourself into the right mindset (and even make it fun). Take a look at this article for some tips! #writingtips #writinglife

Thinking about a couple of my favourite scenes from my books to read to groups...though I lean toward being a planner, both scenes happen to be of the "unplanned" variety. A good reason to stay open to the unexpected when writing! #writingtips #writinginspiration #writinglife