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Memory Makeover: Tips to Spruce Up an Absent Mind

Ian's Messy Desk

The encoding stage refers to the process of putting information into memory. The storage stage refers to retention or maintaining information in memory. The retrieval stage refers to recovering information from memory. So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Stay organized. Try chunking items into smaller groups.

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How To Build Reputation With A Blog – Create Value

Brilliantly Better

That’s a key point and a very important question for every blogger who had been wrecked more than one keyboard writing. As a rule of thumb, an ebook should provide more information than a blog post, or a series of blog posts. But you can create a lot of other related products, not necessarily information based. Thanks Dragos!

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When you should stop slogging throught writing | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

You bashed monsters by hitting keys on your keyboard whilst wondering if you could hook up a nodding bird à la Homer Simpson. Griffin – Drool and keyboards don’t mix. We respect your email privacy Well never rent, sell, or otherwise share information we collect, because thatd be a violation of everything we believe in. "I

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Writing Rush | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Even if you can’t flesh it out right away, you have all these bits and pieces of information stored somewhere. so that I can capture ideas when away from pen and paper (or keyboard and screen). This information will definitely assist in that process. Buy a digital recorder even! How “great” are these great ideas?

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Writer's Block - and One Trick to Beat It |

Men With Pens

I maximize those as much as I can, and when they strike, I get myself to a keyboard. I think it’s a good idea to step away from the keyboard and take a break. We respect your email privacy Well never rent, sell, or otherwise share information we collect, because thatd be a violation of everything we believe in. "I

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Why You Don't Need to Mimic Someone Else's Fame | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

I was having a hard time explaining that my blog lives or dies based on who I am, not on the information I provide. Many of the people who approached me for help were writing – or planning on writing – blogs that were high-stakes and information-based. I really can’t screw up too badly. “That’s what I want.”

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Don't Be an Introvert Writer | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Just like plants need wind to grow, writers need some reassurance that they are not just going at it alone each time they sit at the keyboard. We respect your email privacy Well never rent, sell, or otherwise share information we collect, because thatd be a violation of everything we believe in. "I Great post. Powered by frugal

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