Open Book | TIPS FOR THE ASPIRING WRITER
Not Writing? An Act of Self Sabotage?
Writing is all about discipline. I know that. Then, my question is, what does it mean when you like to write but in the end find writing to be a task? For those finding it difficult to settle down and write, is it part of our DNA to prefer activities that don’t chain ourselves to a chair? [...]
August Doldrums
Ooops! Where did August go? Was I having fun? Some. Was I working? Yes. Was I writing? More like outlining. I hate putting my writing at the bottom of my to-do list. Every time I try moving it up, I succeed for one or two days and then I let external demands derail me. I [...]
Finding Time to Write
When I was in my 20′s I lived paycheck to paycheck for many months. Eventually, as the Universe would have it, I would have to learn to be more responsible. I had to have a major repair on my car and had saved nothing for an emergency. I did what everyone else would have done. [...]
Pro Flowers
I am not in the habit of recommending non-writing retail discoveries, but I can’t resist being a raving fan of Pro Flowers. Not only do their flowers last longer, but they are delivered in the freshest condition possible. Prices are more than reasonable. Check it out for yourself. www.proflowers.com And if you ever want someone [...]
Nature or Nurture?
I am in transition. As I reflect back at my life (yesterday was my birthday), I see that I unwittingly followed in my mother’s footsteps. Was this nuture or nature? I can make an argument for both. My mom is the creative type, a bit wayward. She has structure in her approach toward her goals, but [...]
Reading People
I was in the JFK airport a couple of months ago and picked up a book called,”Reading People” by Jo-Ellan Dimitrius and Wendy Patrick Mazzarella. Aside from the fact that I am in marketing and the information might prove useful, I was wondering how relevant understanding people and being able to predict behavior might translate [...]
Writing Workshops
Over a decade ago, I attended several writing workshops. I always walked away disappointed and wondering whether I could have used my time more wisely by spending it writing. Today, I attended a writing workshop that for the first time brought some clarification to why I have been struggling with my writing all these years. [...]
Off to a Good Start in 2010
I thought I would be more accountable for not finding time to write, if I shared this honesty with the world. As luck would have it, I am no further along than I was a year ago, when I had this great idea. I am excited to go to a writing class this Saturday. It [...]
Eegaads! It’s almost 2010.
As we approach the new year, I see that I have made only baby steps in my writing attempts. I’m embarrassed that I have not written an entry in this blog since September. No excuses. I got swept up in my old habits and let time slip through my fingers. If you are in need of [...]
Writers Never Lose a Word again!
In Sex in the City Carrie doesn’t back up her computer and loses all her writing. We all feel her loss, because most of us have been crippled by the loss . Today, you can avoid the misery of resurrecting the software packages and personal files on your computer by backing it up onto servers. Two companies that [...]
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