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Why you should spend more time thinking

Are you spending enough time thinking? In a recent blog post, Deep Work expert Cal Newport, meditated on a quote from Ernest Hemingway in which the writer said: “My working habits are simple: long periods of thinking, short periods of writing.” As a thoughtful academic, Newport reflected on his own experiences as a writer — […]

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Talk better to yourself

I often write about how we talk to ourselves, usually in a highly negative way, as in: My sentences are so boring. I’m a terrible writer. No one enjoys reading what I’m producing. My supervisor/editor/boss thinks I’m a loser. But I didn’t know, until I read a fabulous new book called Chatter by psychologist Ethan

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PubCoach top 10: March 2021

Reading time: Just over 5 minutes Here are my 10 favourite articles or posts from last month, focusing on the most useful, helpful and entertaining pieces for writers. Handle your perfectionism Are you a perfectionist? Many writers tell me they are although I usually find the bigger problem is their

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How to make a mindmap that’s more than just a list

A member of this group recently posted a question in Jell. I thought the answer to it might be interesting and useful to more than just one person, so I am copying it here. Question: Can you give me any advice about how to make a mindmap so it becomes more than just a list

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