Where Do You Start?
[vc_row][vc_column][templatera id="64679"][mkd_elements_holder][mkd_elements_holder_item][vc_column_text] Where Do You Start I read a newsletter from Seth Godin the other day. It had a great message that is very important to writers in my opinion. Instinctively we might know that but if we’re not conscious about it we might shy away from it. And that...
Pirate Movies Are Dead
[vc_row][vc_column][templatera id="64679"][mkd_elements_holder][mkd_elements_holder_item][vc_column_text] Pirate Movies Are Dead And then “Pirates of the Caribbean” came along and created a billion-dollar franchise. We often think in terms of limits that others pose. And for years, and maybe even decades everyone said, pirate movies are dead. But in reality that was not what they...
A Writer’s Tactical Retreat
[vc_row][vc_column][templatera id="64679"][mkd_elements_holder][mkd_elements_holder_item][vc_column_text] A Writer's Tactical Retreat The term “tactical retreat” comes from the military. It describes a situation in a fight where you decide to retreat because you realize that out of whatever reason the enemy forces are too strong at this point and you should withdraw. But you’re...
The Frustration Of Waiting
[vc_row][vc_column][templatera id="64679"][mkd_elements_holder][mkd_elements_holder_item][vc_column_text] The Frustration Of Waiting I went to collect something from the post office the other day. And because of COVID restrictions there was a long cue outside the building. And there was one guy who was obviously very agitated because he had to wait. I was outside...
You’re Not Behind
[vc_row][vc_column][templatera id="64679"][mkd_elements_holder][mkd_elements_holder_item][vc_column_text] You're Not Behind Let me talk about two different writing course experiences. The first one was quite a big one, it went for over a year. We all had to turn in writing assignments on a regular basis, of course, and on that one, as far...
One At A Time Or Ten In A Row
[vc_row][vc_column][templatera id="64679"][mkd_elements_holder][mkd_elements_holder_item][vc_column_text] One At A Time Or Ten In A Row Getting Inspired has a lot to do with getting to know yourself. I just planned my schedule for the day. It’s something that I do either in the morning or on the day before. I prefer to do...
Listen And Repeat
[vc_row][vc_column][templatera id="64679"][mkd_elements_holder][mkd_elements_holder_item][vc_column_text] Listen And Repeat Let’s see if you know one of those people: There are people, if you ask them a direct question they give you an answer, just that the answer has nothing to do with the question you asked. Then you ask them again - the...
How To Make Use Of Unproductive Days
[vc_row][vc_column][templatera id="64679"][mkd_elements_holder][mkd_elements_holder_item][vc_column_text] How To Make Use Of Unproductive Days Sometimes things don’t wok out. That’s just the way it is. No matter how hard we try, how well we plan, how motivated and focused we try to be, on some days it just doesn’t flow. Sitting at the desk feels...
The Simple (Writer’s) Life
[vc_row][vc_column][templatera id="64679"][mkd_elements_holder][mkd_elements_holder_item][vc_column_text] The Simple (Writer's) Life Until almost a year ago I was stuck in the daily treadmill of work. That in and of itself is nothing bad. Writers have a day job and it can even be one that you enjoy. Also, working lets you expand your...
Imitate, Then Don’t Imitate
[vc_row][vc_column][templatera id="64679"][mkd_elements_holder][mkd_elements_holder_item][vc_column_text] Imitate, Then Don't Imitate Aspiring to become professional at something, it’s logical and understandable that many try to imitate someone who can do it well. But there is a trap many fall into. Imitation is not imitation, it depends on WHAT EXACTLY you’re trying to imitate. Take successful...