In the business world, and in public and private situations, the question often arises: what are your expectations? Whether it be during something as demanding as a job interview. Or mapping out professional goals. Even the unspoken simplicity of buying a new pair of shoes. Interviewing for a new job entails a whole list of…
One primary challenge that all writers deal with on a daily basis is generating new ideas. Some call it writer’s block; I call it simply, “restarting your engine.” Whether for non-fiction or fiction, the obstacle is always the same. Drawing a blank and not knowing where to start when faced with organizing a new story…
The Power of Words Sometimes, even the smallest piece of advice can have a dynamic impact on other writers, especially where it concerns our own experiences with writing content, both fiction and nonfiction. Some of my own”Trojan horse” secrets may unwittingly be conveyed in my stories, posts, articles, and testimonials, and often reveal ideas, or…
Killing Your Babies There is a method used in creative writing to help writers eliminate passages in their works that may be hindering the flow of their story or article. It’s called, “killing your babies.” This method requires the writer to revisit their favorite passages, and do an honest assessment of whether it contributes to…
One of the most effective and easiest methods for breaking writer’s block is using a technique called “mind-mapping.” It’s an easy thing to do, and here’s how. Take a blank piece of paper and turn it so that it’s in the landscape view–the long side is horizontal (top and bottom). Draw a large balloon in…
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