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Creative Mind Cleaning | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Now, my theory is that King didn’t get to write pretty darn good stuff every single time he sat down at the table just because he was genetically gifted with brilliance. It would be much easier to keyboard it but I know it wouldn’t have the same effect as writing it by hand. He’s been doing it for too long. I get hand cramps!

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Don't Be an Introvert Writer | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Just kidding… I definitely agree with setting a schedule, though. 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. In regards to the definition of introvert, though, that’s not quite accurate. Laura Spencer´s last blog.

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Realistic Freelancing |

Men With Pens

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. You have plenty of time left for that client. Good post.

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Three Ways to Start a Revolution | Men With Pens

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I feel the gift of speech need to be leveraged. Solomon – I feel that being able to discuss, talk and look at all sides of the coin is a gift, and yet so many people ignore the opportunity to ask questions, go deeper and learn more. Definitely. It’s definitely an idea. What follows is me thinking into my keyboard.

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Volunteer Global, Interview with Sarah Van Auken Reply Heather Villa ( @IAC_Heather ) December 14, 2009 at 5:39 am While I may not use my degree everyday, it definitely helps in what I do. Going back to school was the best gift I could give myself. Do I write routinely about Policy and Management or about Labor Relations?

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Which Person Would You Talk To?

Men With Pens

Definitely. Just once in a while… I find I have those moments as well, and if you’re not right there with the pen or the keyboard, then you’ve lost it. Picturing Earnest Hemmingway propping up the bar… But you definitely don’t have to be screwed up to be creative. Artists are definitely twisted.

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