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Just Keep Writing

In the Pixar movie Finding Nemo, we meet Marlin, a clownfish who has lost his son Nemo. On his way to find him, he meets ...

Why Are You So Busy?

The most common frustration about writing is that it takes time. There is nothing that keeps people from writing more than the idea that they ...

Follow the 30-Second Rule

Have you ever tried taking a cold shower? Apparently, it’s all the rage these days. If you want to spend a couple of hours going ...

The Infamous Vomit Draft

There are lots of enemies we have to battle as writers. One of the most ferocious ones is self-editing. Self-editing is the tendency to edit ...

Save Lots of Time with Dictation

One of the best and worst things ever invented was the smartphone. It can be the worst thing because of all the distractions lurking on ...

Use the Pomodoro Technique to Writer Faster

If you’re having trouble getting focused and using your time well, I highly recommend using the Pomodoro Technique. This is a simple focus strategy used ...

Use Pockets of Time for Reading

We all know that reading is a vital part of the creative process. You need to have other inputs such as listening to great talks, ...

You Can’t Plot Out Your Life

If you spend enough time with fiction authors, you will eventually hear two terms: pantsers and plotters. Pantsers prefer to write by the “seat of ...

Are Your Emotions Telling You the Truth?

Humans are emotional creatures. We like to believe we do things based on reason and logic. Yet if you stop and examine your actions, you’ll ...