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Feeling like you’re just imagining you’re a writer? That you have no talent? And clearly lack a grip on reality? Bryan Hutcinson has felt all that. He found the inspiration to move beyond “Writer’s Doubt” from Joss Whedon.
What Joss Whedon Can Teach You About Writing (The Avengers Writer) | Positive Writer
http://positivewriter.com/joss-whedon-teach-writing/
Gossip has a bad reputation. It may stem from kindergarten experiences with the “telephone game,” the one in which a message whispered around the room gets warped in passing. But gossip is a great tool for your characters to use. Imagine the potential for description without resorting to “as I checked my red hat in the mirror, I saw… .” And, as this article points out, not all gossip is bad.
Five Hidden Benefits Of Gossip
http://m.fastcompany.com/3043161/work-smart/five-hidden-benefits-of-gossip?partner=superfeed&utm_source=pulsenews&utm_medium=referral
Keeping at it — writing every day — is a challenge many face. Even the greats, John Steinbeck, for example, face it. For a glimpse into Steinbeck’s routine and the doubts he overcame, here is a synopsis of Working Days, his journal of The Grapes of Wrath. Then write. And repeat.
Working Days: John Steinbeck, the Art of Discipline, and the Diary as a Pacemaker for the Heartbeat of Creative Work | Brain Pickings
http://www.brainpickings.org/2015/03/02/john-steinbeck-working-days/
At the beginning of last year, I spent a lot of time looking for scheduling and productivity tips. But, if you’re like me, disorganization happens and there comes a time to reboot. Here’s a nice rebooting idea for spring. (Really, it’s coming.)
Tomatoes, the 90/20 Rule, & Pseudo-Work — Medium
https://medium.com/@jrdnbwmn/tomatoes-the-90-20-rule-pseudo-work-5337e63612a1
I use my phone most days to scan the internet for the grist for this blog. Recently, I found this post from Julie Jordan Scott about other ways to use your phone for writing. I already use several of them, but I hadn’t thought of using my phone to create a “one-sentence journal.”
Julie Unplugged: 10 Smart Ways to Use Your Phone to Improve Your Writing
http://juliejordanscott.typepad.com/julie_unplugged/2013/07/smartwrite.html
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