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How to Smash Writer’s Block Forever

Men With Pens

I hear about writer’s block all the time – in my online writing course, on my blog, even through private emails that only hint and whisper at the monster lurking under the bed. You need to just put fingers to the keyboard and GO. It doesn’t have to be that way. And I know someone who can teach you how.

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Writing Rush | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Alright, well, I know he emailed me to let me know I had a broken link in a post. And I know he was interested in what that link led to, which made me think well of him, so I emailed him back. In less than 5 emails, in fact. This is perhaps my most important rule of thumb, whether writing books, blog posts, or emails.

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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. I love that I get emails and comments telling me that a blog post came at just the right time. Griffin – Drool and keyboards don’t mix. Email Marketing Basics Reply Go ahead.

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Don't Be an Introvert Writer | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Sure, it’s great to hit the snooze button and give yourself an extra hour of R&R once in awhile, but before you know it, you’re getting up at noon and puttering around before you answer your customer emails. It’s all too easy to fall into bad habits, starting with procrastination. For starters, institute a schedule and stick to it.

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Sleep your way to the top | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Things I didn’t get done that day, emails I meant to send, bills I haven’t paid, posts I haven’t written, product launch process – they all keep me awake in the wee small hours. Of course being well rested is one of the things that enables me to do that. Srinivas Rao´s last blog. hours of sleep is achieved.

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

Men With Pens

It’s fun, but it’s not like I sit at my keyboard, occasionally throwing my arms into the air and squealing, “Wheeeeeee! Interviewed By Stand Up Comedian Jordan Cooper Reply Josh Hanagarne ( @joshhanagarne ) January 22, 2010 at 12:47 pm @Kelly: My only goal in life is to have nothing in said life resemble calculus homework.

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10 Steps to Turn Your Passion into Business

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I have been so passionately involved in my work this morning I totally forgot I made myself a nice cup of tea and sat it next to my keyboard. Well, I dont. I think productivity means having a life while still getting things done. As I was reading your post I literally gasped out loud. LOL I LOVE this post.

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