Social network sites are addictive. I’m convinced of this – why? Well, I don’t log on all the time but no matter what time I do there is always the same group of people there, night or day. Now, like many writers, I visit social network sites more than I should. Usually when I am […]
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Another New Year
New year is the time we are supposed to think about resolutions. Some of you will be groaning because the resolution you made last year didn’t happen. Don’t worry because most New Year’s resolutions don’t. Including mine. I’ll be the first to admit my resolution to declutter and streamline my home office didn’t get very […]
EXERCISES FOR WRITER’S BLOCK
Exercises for writer’s block can serve many purposes. They can prove to you that you still can write, they can stimulate your ideas, exercise the mind but best of all they get you back into the habit of writing. Habits are very important and can be hard to break – ask a smoker. So, instilling […]
OVERCOMING WRITER’S BLOCK – SIMPLE SOLUTIONS
Overcoming writer’s block needn’t be hard work. Sometimes we just need to do something else for a while. Often a change in routine can help. You might find that writing a note in your diary reminding yourself to write at a specific time of day works for you. You could set the calendar on your computer […]
Fear of Failure
Fear of failure is often expressed subconsciously. It takes the form of worries. These worries distract us from our goals and are a root cause of procrastination. Do you spend too much time worrying? Do you sometimes feel you should be cleaning your house instead of writing? You are not alone. Sometimes when I am […]
FIVE QUICK STEPS TO START WRITING
WHY IS IT HARD TO JUST START WRITING? Whether we are just beginning to write, or have been writing for years, sometimes just getting started can seem difficult. Why? Does it mean we don’t want to write? Or, maybe we have forgotten something important – the reason we wanted to write in the first place. […]
Hooked on the Internet
Another very common problem for writers and non-writers is feeling they are ‘hooked on the net.’ The amount of hours the Internet can steal from right under our noses doesn’t bear thinking about. In fact, I can’t bear thinking about it – myself. I admit that sometimes I just can’t avoid peeking at Facebook, or […]
The Power of Introverts
ARE YOU AN INTROVERT AND A WRITER? The power of introverts is a phrase I never expected to hear much. Power is more frequently discussed in connection with extroverts. Recently I watched a Ted Talk by Susan Cain and I was struck by how she expressed thoughts and feelings that I have also experienced, but […]