Weekly Roundup: 9/2/2018 - 9/8/2018
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This week’s roundup of the few things I found interesting, or have been enjoying. Cheers!
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Weekly Roundup: 8/19/2018 - 8/25/2018
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This week’s roundup of the few things I found interesting, or have been enjoying. Cheers!
Read MoreI Need Your Help
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This past month I wrote a blog post every day. I have learned a lot from this experience over that time. My hope was that by writing every day, that it would help me get over some of my insecurities, fears, and pride. I think it has put me well on track to do that.
Read MoreWriter's Block
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What is "writer's block"? The dictionary describes it like this: "the condition of being unable to think of what to write or how to proceed with writing." In school, I remember "writer's block" being thrown around as if the student got the flu. "Sorry, prof, I came down with a bad case of 'writer's block' and wasn't able to finish that paper." But is "writer's block" really a condition the author can contract?
Read MoreBook Review: "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott
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At ten years old, Anne Lamott's brother had left a school project - where he was to catalog a large number of birds - undone until the last minute. Seeing his son was in a panic, their father told him not to worry about how large the project was, and instead to take it "bird by bird". Lamott recalls this being the best advice on life and writing she has ever heard.
Read MoreWhat I Do When I Don't Want to Write - Daily Ramblings - July 9, 2018
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What do I do when I don't want to write? I write.
This morning is one of those mornings. I don't feel like I have anything profound to say. Or I wonder if anyone will even read it. I have so many excuses that arise within me which argue for me to take a break.
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