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When you should stop slogging throught writing | Men With Pens

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I will say, though, that Ali’s post was coincidentally timed – though you’ll have to tune in next week to learn why. 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. Excellent post.

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

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It’s like learning to play like a little kid again. The Illusion of Permanence Online Reply Jon Bard - Childrens Book Insider ( @jonbard ) June 7, 2010 at 5:36 pm I’ve learned to trust my subconscious mind. I maximize those as much as I can, and when they strike, I get myself to a keyboard. And we all need that.

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Sleep your way to the top | Men With Pens

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Maquis June 28, 2010 at 1:16 am I’ll admit that I’ve definitely learned the hard way that sleep deprivation can be physically painful. Sleep is *extremely* important – I learned that the hard way indeed! Lesson learned. If anyone can get you sleeping your way to success, they can. Bank it up!

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Don't Be an Introvert Writer | Men With Pens

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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. Spiritually, ecumenically, grammatically." - Captain Jack Sparrow Home | Services | About | Comment Policy | Disclosure | Contact Copyright © 2006 - 2010 30 Sous Zero Inc. Great post.

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Want to Write an Ebook With Me?

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In fact, one well-written ebook can bring your business thousands of dollars in fresh clients and new projects. Ebook writing isn’t your “thing” Okay, you’re a fair hand with the keyboard, and you do alright when it comes to an article or a blog post, but an ebook? Isn’t that worth your time?

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How to Improve Your Writing | Men With Pens

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Let’s face it, you’re always going to be learning, just by being engaged with words. If you let weeks slip by without writing or without working on that one project that really interests you, find half a day each week when you can really dig into your writing. Find writers that you love to read, and learn from what they do.

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Realistic Freelancing |

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I have to keep accepting these projects!” I am not a freelancer as such but I do work from home and I’ve training my boss and colleagues to stop arranging meetings after 4pm (still working on that one), I’ve been forcing myself to step away from the keyboard and to stop checking work emails after hours. But I have to!”

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