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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. That’s cool.

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

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Maybe it’s a form of burnout? 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. Sharon Hurley Hall´s last blog. And we all need that.

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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. That means they’ll grasp your razor-sharp message perfectly, learn from it quickly and understand it clearly. You’ll learn more, understand it better and remember it longer.

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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. This is where bloggers get a head start: if you have a blog, you have a good reason to put fingers to keyboard on a regular basis. Read Great Writing One of the best ways to learn to write is by studying what others have written.

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Creative Mind Cleaning | Men With Pens

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It would be much easier to keyboard it but I know it wouldn’t have the same effect as writing it by hand. I do feel much more comfortable with a keyboard than hand though. I actually find it quite therapeutic and sometimes, a form of meditation. Your Questions: Amy, how do you learn? I get hand cramps! Reply Mary E.

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What To Do When You've Been Insulted | Men With Pens

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No delicate tippy-tapping on the keyboard for me. Email is one of the most common forms of communication between freelancers and clients, and all too often, the clients have no idea how they come off. The written word can be an unruly form of communication. Bang” out a response is probably more appropriate. Or had he?

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

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You put hours of effort and study into learning a certain subject inside and out. You probably can’t remember when you last put the knowledge you learned in university to work in your everyday business affairs. You’ve probably forgotten half of what you learned, too. I didn’t pay attention to what I’d learned.

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