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Reading time: About 3 minutes Are you already a Timely Tom or Tina? Or do you need to learn how to stop missing deadlines? Are you the kind of writer who misses deadlines? I know you well. In fact, I used to be you. When I was at university, many …
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Reading time: Less than 4 mins. If you’ve never produced an annual writing plan, read on to learn why you should, and how to do it…. If I’d been faster off the mark, I’d have published today’s blog post before the end of 2022…. That way it would have been …
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Reading time: Less than 5 minutes Do you have a good shutdown ritual? You should! Here’s how to implement one that will work for you… Writing — like cooking, cleaning and parenting — is a job that knows no beginning or ending. It’s something you do all the time, even in …
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I’m taking some time off this week to celebrate Christmas and the new year. I hope you get a bit of break, too, and I’ll be back in time for next week’s post, January 3rd. Happy New Year!
Reading time: About 5 minutes Writing is always going to be harder after a holiday. But taking a break isn’t a mistake! Here’s how to get back into writing after a break… Are you planning on eating too many chocolate-dipped shortbreads this Christmas? Drinking lots of glasses of eggnog or …
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Reading time: Just over 2 minutes Are you ready for Christmas? Here are some suggestions for how to make Christmas a happier holiday for writers…. As wonderful as Christmas is, it’s a celebration that often creates stress for writers, freelancers and companies. Here is some advice on how to manage …
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Reading time: About 3 minutes The Covid pandemic has taught many of us about the perils of hoarding. But my advice relates specifically to computers: don’t be a digital hoarder…. Have you ever seen the TV program Hoarders? That’s the one where people have kitchens filled with dirty dishes and …
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Reading time: Just over 4 minutes Looking for some recommended books in time for Christmas reading or gift-giving? Here’s my semi-annual roundup of books I’ve read this year. I aim to read at least 52 books every 12 months and my habit is to post a complete list of the names of …
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Reading time: About 3 minutes As writers, many of us are hardwired to want to say YES! to every opportunity. Here’s why you need to say no more often… Businessman Warren Buffett once said, “The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no …
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Reading time: About 3 minutes Discouragement sucks the joy out of our lives. But there’s no good reason to become discouraged with writing… Do you ever become discouraged with writing? You resent the time it takes and you’re never certain whether you’re going in the right direction. Or, perhaps you’re …
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