can't help telling stories
I’ve said it before. I love science fiction. And, much as I love scifi novels, I think I love short stories more. I used to buy every short story collection as soon as it came out in paperback. If you don’t think you like or could learn anything from scifi, this collection might convince you otherwise.
18 Perfect Short Stories That Pack More Of A Punch Than Most Novels
http://io9.com/18-perfect-short-stories-that-pack-more-of-a-punch-than-1692442650
I love finding articles that describe types of people. It’s like finding a character waiting to be dropped into a situation. It may or may not be a main character, but lesser characters need some depth, too. Here’s an example that offers counterposed characters — good boss and bad boss. Could also be good or bad roomie, good or bad sibling. Consider the possibilities.
10 Signs Your Managers Are Controllers But Not Leaders
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/work/10-signs-your-managers-are-controllers-but-not-leaders.html?ref=tp&n=1
You’ve thought about it before, but now you’re ready to make the decision. Here are seven questions from Nathan Bransford to consider when it’s time to publish your book.
Nathan Bransford, Author: Should you self-publish or traditionally publish? 7 questions to ask yourself
http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2015/03/should-you-self-publish-or.html?m=1
When you feel stuck on a project, sometimes writing something else can loosen your brain. Here is a list of last survivors that could serve as prompts.
15 Last Survivors of Famous Events
http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=62219
How often have you heard, “Write every day. Schedule your writing time”? I love going to the store to buy planners and organizing tools. But I’ve always had trouble using them consistently, at least when it comes to activities outside of work. Work activities seem to schedule themselves. I plan to take this quiz later today — my morning’s already booked — to see if I can identify my planning style.
Daily Planner Guide | Any.do Blog
http://blog.any.do/2014/12/quiz-whats-productivity-style-daily-planner-guide/
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