Finding inspiration: an easy writing exercise using books
As I’ve said before, when you’re feeling blocked, or simply don’t know what to write about, it’s time to put the pen down and seek inspiration. The good news is that there are points of inspiration all around you. One trick that has worked for...
Can’t decide? When making decisions, remember that inaction is still a ‘choice’
Do you have trouble making decisions? Join the club. No matter if you’re just a person at home in front of a blank piece of paper, or the President of the United States, we all have trouble now and again making decisions. Frankly, sometimes there are just too...
Is every word necessary?
When the writing process is just beginning, writers should write freely. That means setting judgements aside, opening your mind, and allowing ideas and words to flow uninterrupted. If you start to edit your copy or change too many words at this stage, the writing...
Three simple writing tips to get you started
Type “writing tips” into Google, and you’ll find plenty. More than you can probably digest in a single sitting, and certainly more than you need to get started. So let’s pare down and focus on just a few. After all, cutting out unnecessary...
Finding inspiration, it’s closer than you think
Inspiration can be a roadblock to writers, both aspiring and professional. We’re always waiting for that ‘perfect moment,’ that ‘perfect vision.’ It’s like the clouds will part, and that vision of glory will unfold before us, then...About
What is your voice?