The second question* I ask my clients is “How often do you fight procrastination and it wins?” Many come to me, they say, for APA-editing, but often our discussions end up with them confessing that they are a “bad writer” because they procrastinate too much. After hearing my question, nearly every one pauses, then either […] … Continue reading Reblog: Procrastination Binging, Anyone? How Learning to SWAT Helped Me by Pedagogical Thoughts
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Renewed Energy: Putting Yourself in a Writing Mood
Habits are formed by doing things day after day, even if we don't necessarily feel like doing them. This includes writing. Making writing a daily (or almost daily - rest is important!) habit sometimes requires pounding out words even if they all feel like garbage. But sometimes, it's okay to put yourself in a "writing … Continue reading Renewed Energy: Putting Yourself in a Writing Mood
2 MORE Cheats That Instantly Fix a Scene
I wasn't lying to you the other week, I promise. Those "cheats" I talked about in my Friday post a couple of weeks ago really are the first ones I go to when I get stuck with a scene. But soon after writing that post, I realised that there are two more fixes I look … Continue reading 2 MORE Cheats That Instantly Fix a Scene
Reblog: How Music Can Help Your Writing by A Writer’s Path
Music is a source of creative inspiration for me. When I taught elementary music, I occasionally passed out drawing paper and crayons and had the students draw a scene suggested by music I played for them. Some authors make WIP-specific playlists that put them in the zone as they work on their projects. They even […] … Continue reading Reblog: How Music Can Help Your Writing by A Writer’s Path
Wordiness – Why It’s a Problem and How to Recognise It
I'm wordy, guilty as charged. Strangely enough, I'm not a big talker, but when I do talk, I often state my points a few times in different ways before shutting up. It's my perfectionist streak coming out - the first thing out of my mouth never feels good enough, so I have to try and … Continue reading Wordiness – Why It’s a Problem and How to Recognise It
Reblog: The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice by James Harringtons Creative Work
Publishing is a tough road to navigate. Please check out the links below. These are previous posts I’ve made about the ins and outs of publishing. They should be of assistance in your journey: […] The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice. #Writing #Author #Advice — James Harringtons Creative Work For all of … Continue reading Reblog: The Ins and Outs of Publishing, A Directory of Advice by James Harringtons Creative Work
2 Quick Cheats That Instantly Fix a Scene
Have you ever been editing a scene that you've written and just get the feeling that something vital is missing? You've followed all the beats, made sure your dialogue is solid, fleshed out all of the characters, and yet, something isn't quite right. I've come across this feeling countless times. Sometimes, the only solution in … Continue reading 2 Quick Cheats That Instantly Fix a Scene
Reblog: Satisfaction with Creative Imperfection and A.I. by Something to Ponder About
It happens a lot. It’s a default piece of small talk and an opening social gambit. When meeting someone new, you are invariably asked: “And what do you do?” Our job, or the work we do, comprises part of our identity. When it comes to hobbies or the leisure activities, […] Satisfaction with Creative Imperfection and … Continue reading Reblog: Satisfaction with Creative Imperfection and A.I. by Something to Ponder About
Stick the Landing: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 10
Welcome to the final instalment in my ten-part series where we’ve gone through the ten basics of storytelling as outlined in my guidebook The 10 Lost Elements of Storytelling – a book you can get for free by subscribing to my newsletter! In these posts, we’ve pounded out the basics of these storytelling elements, but my guidebook is … Continue reading Stick the Landing: Basic Storytelling Elements Part 10
Reblog: 7 Unproductive Tech Habits and How to Deal with Them by Make Your Biz Fizz
We all know bad tech habits can really damage our productivity, but do you know which you’re prone to? Resisting the urge to interact with the technology around us can be challenging. In consequence, it’s easy to pick up bad, unproductive tech habits without being aware of them. In the rest of […] 7 Unproductive Tech … Continue reading Reblog: 7 Unproductive Tech Habits and How to Deal with Them by Make Your Biz Fizz
The Story Canvas 