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Become a Better Writer
Not all writers have all grammar rules memorized. In fact, I bet 90% of them don’t. Here are some quick resources to help improve your writing, from a grammatical standpoint: Grammar Girl Online Writing Lab from Purdue (umm…no, not like the chicken) Guide to Grammar and Writing »
Unproductive Time–Part of the Creative Process
Writers and other creatives can not be expected to perform on demand like trained seals. Sometimes, when I’m supposed to be writing, I find myself drifting off to websites like E! Online, CNN.com, PerezHilton.com and others. I used to feel guilty when I did this, like there was something bad about it. Then I... »
Feeling Bored and Used Up? Go Outside
The freelancing lifestyle is not for everyone. The long hours at home can feel like a prison sentence to some people so Panera, Starbucks and other Wi-Fi’d coffee spots get their all-day patronage, but that’s not exactly fun and interesting either. In fact, it’s like changing one box for another. Instead, why not grab a... »
How To Start Writing
It’s easy to start writing—if you can set aside 20 minutes over a lunch break or before bedtime, you can start quite simply. Try writing micro-fiction or a mini blog post (like these). Set a limit–two paragraphs maximum, for example. Try to make each little project completely self-contained with a beginning, middle and end. Do that... »
