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When you should stop slogging throught writing | Men With Pens

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You bashed monsters by hitting keys on your keyboard whilst wondering if you could hook up a nodding bird à la Homer Simpson. While total writers’ block may be a reality for some individuals, for most of us we’re just stuck on a particular project. Griffin – Drool and keyboards don’t mix. Excellent post.

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Writing Rush | Men With Pens

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Like my hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, I start a lot of projects and then get sidetracked. so that I can capture ideas when away from pen and paper (or keyboard and screen). You’re dead on, man. Go to get that first draft done. Justin´s last blog. How “great” are these great ideas? Powered by frugal

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

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I maximize those as much as I can, and when they strike, I get myself to a keyboard. But as you say, we all often have far more important priorities, like family commitments and obligations, or other projects begging our attention. I think it’s a good idea to step away from the keyboard and take a break.

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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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Sleep your way to the top | Men With Pens

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Reply Cal_3 June 28, 2010 at 11:08 am Sometimes, deep in the trance in writing late at night, I have to take a step back and convince myself that the project still be there in the morning. Good to have you here And yeah, take total advantage of sleeping whenever you can. Bank it up! hours of sleep is achieved. Powered by frugal

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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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The benefits of reading aloud | Men With Pens

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Now, when I say ‘don’t write’, I don’t mean you should take a break or get away from the keyboard for a day. I’m a pretty fast typist but it made me realise how unnatural it is to use a keyboard, or even a pen. That’s just common sense, and you should already be taking frequent breaks.

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