[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] We all carry a lot of baggage that weighs us down and keeps us from achieving all we could. Some of this excess blubber is the price of living in the world and may be unavoidable to some extent — things like commuting, preparing meals, going bowling with your father-in-law…
Tag: writing productivity
‘Show, Don’t Tell’ – Is It Good Advice?
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] “Show, Don’t Tell” is one of those golden nuggets of writing advice that has become so ubiquitous, so often re-uttered, that it has almost lost its meaning among writers trying to improve. It’s a part of our normal speech pattern at this point. “Hey, John, great to see you!” “You,…
What Is ‘Theme’ in Writing?
Theme is one of the primary concepts in writing effective fiction, yet it is often elusive for writers. Nail your theme consistently throughout a story or book, and you’ll leave a lasting impression on your reader. Without theme, though, your story is just a collection of words. What Is Theme? Theme is tricky to define….
Should You Wake Up Early to Write?
Little kids the world over and from time immemorial have been graced with the wise advice of their elders. When it comes to getting ahead in life, the counsel usually goes something like: “The early bird gets the worm!“. It’s trite and overused and yet … we still hear this advice all the time. Not…
Prioritize for More Productive Writing — Quick Writing Tip
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Even if you successfully break down your goals into bite-sized chunks — such as daily goals and mini-milestones — there is still a danger of not achieving your goals. The problem is that we all have a stack of competing tasks and, even when we work in manageable fragments, we…
Reward Yourself for Productive Writing — Quick Writing Tip
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Most authors, most of the time, will be intrinsically motivated to write. We love the craft and the process, and we write because we’re compelled to do so by something deep in our souls. Our first reward, and sometimes our primary reward, for finishing a book or blog post is…
Visualize Your Way to Productivity — Quick Writing Tip
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Do you remember how it felt when you first decided you wanted to be a writer? You had dreams about what your life would look like when you made it, when you finally became a real writer. Maybe you’d spend long hours at your desk each night, smoking a pipe…
Know Your Purpose — Quick Writing Tip
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Have you ever gone to a meeting that had no agenda? Unless you’ve never been to any meeting, then the answer is almost surely, “Yes.” How productive was that meeting? How inspiring was it? “Not very” is likely being generous in answering these questions, right? The problem with meetings that…
Ready, Aim, Fire: Just Write Already! — Quick Writing Tip
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] If there is one thing that authors and bloggers are good at, it’s planning. Well, unless you’re a pantser, anyway. And even if you do write your novels by the seat of your pants, there’s a pretty good chance that you have other works planned out … in your mind…
10 Hidden Blocks of Writing Time to Boost Your Word Count Every Week
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Trying to write a book or finish any other kind of writing project while working a full-time job is tough. You might be able to schedule an hour or two here and there to write, but life tends to encroach on even the best-laid plans….