Ready to give up?

Ok, the first draft is dragging. You’re not sure where to go next.
Or the final revision is making you crazy. You’re tired of these people.
Maybe it’s time to quit.
Before you do, answer these questions. And consider putting the answers in a place you can see them every day.

Ask Yourself These Three Questions to Reinvigorate Your Motivation

http://lifehacker.com/ask-yourself-these-three-questions-to-reinvigorate-your-1588097716?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

A tale of story

Award-winning British novelist Zadie Smith talks about storytelling.

Zadie Smith explains the secret of storytelling – Books – Arts and Entertainment – The Independent

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/zadie-smith-explains-the-secret-of-storytelling-9509561.html

Write with friends

Most writing advice seems to be directed to individual authors, toiling alone in their offices or their bedrooms. The Thesis Whisperer — yes, she’s talking about academic writing — has suggestions aimed at groups. She has groups of students in mind, but this pair of ideas could work for any writing group.

Two exercises to help you your writing life | The Thesis Whisperer

http://thesiswhisperer.com/2014/06/04/two-exercises-to-help-you-with-your-writing/