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How to Make Writing Discipline Easier

Posted on July 27, 2020November 17, 2020 by janed

We all have our reasons for finding writing discipline challenging, often more than one. Maybe it’s the fear of writing badly, of being a failure; or simply spinning tales in the mind without wanting to ruin them on the page. Fortunately there are things we can do to soften the blow. Just like in the…

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5 Dreamy Writing Prompts and Exercises

Posted on May 29, 2020November 17, 2020 by janed

Dreams have always fascinated me. Why do we dream? Are they meaningful? Why do they form certain patterns? And how can we use them to tap further into our creativity? While I can’t answer these questions, I thought that writing some good old-fashioned prompts and exercises around this topic might help us gain further insight…

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How to Get Fiction Inspiration From Your Family History

Posted on March 13, 2020November 17, 2020 by janed

As I write this article I’m holding a hairdryer, trying to melt a block of frozen soup away from its non-microwavable container. I’m sure my ancestors had a better system, but then again they didn’t have freezers.  Often unconscious of the fact that Caveman Joe, Erik the Beardless and Sophie Hairdryer Soup Queen are the…

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