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Posts Tagged "weaknesses"

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?  [...]

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Discovering Who You Are as a Writer (2)

Tonight we are going to talk about weaknesses. This is part of the SWOT analysis explained in a posting dated 4/19/2008.  The W stands for itinerating your weaknesses.  I know that we all know what we are weak in, but if you write it down, the cumulative picture shifts a bit.  You will see yourself slightly [...]

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One Way to Make Novel Writing a Career

Figuring out the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) posed may position you to achieve your goal sooner, better or easier.  This is because now you are able to clearly assess where you are and take a more clear cut action plan to get you your results.  Okay, I know what you are thinking.  Why [...]

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Five Step Process to Assess and Plan Your Writing Career

You probably are wondering why I can’t get my act together and here I am giving advice.  Good question.   My career experience has been an integration of sales, marketing, writing, teaching, and observation.  For the past 15 years or so, I’ve listened to financial experts help launch small businesses; I’ve watched webinars on everything [...]

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