20th April, 2010 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Writing is a recursive process. That is, you think, you write, you fix your writing, you think some more, you do a little research, you write more words, you edit, you get a good idea, and on it goes. Back and forth and around and around. There are times when you can just float around » Read More
13th April, 2010 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Do you ever get “stuck” when you’re writing? If you are a writer, of course you do. Here are ten tips to help you get unstuck. Go for a walk. There is something about moving your physical self that can help your brain also get moving. Start writing at a difference place in the manuscript. Sometimes you » Read More
12th April, 2010 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Writing is not a one-step process. It not only has many steps but the steps – really phases – are recursive. You start to compose and then you decide you need to do some additional research. Then you compose some more and decide you need to start “fixing” some of your writing, and then…well. You » Read More
7th April, 2010 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Sharing writing with others is scary. Admit it. It is. We worry that we will be judged. We will! And, of course, this is the idea. If you want to just write in a diary and never share it with anyone else, then stop reading this article now. If, however, you are a writer who » Read More
6th April, 2010 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Do you ever worry about sharing your writing with others? Trade papers. You remember hearing that phrase in school, don’t you? “Alright children, trade papers.” You knew you were going to be grading or reading someone else’s paper and that child would be reading and grading yours. Find a partner who is also writing and see » Read More
5th December, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Is it better to work on only one writing project at a time – or is it better to have several different projects going on at the same time? And if you have more than one, will you ever finish any of them? And here is a question that could be asked by a typical college » Read More
3rd November, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Writers love to have techniques that will support their writing. What are your favorite ones? Here are seven of mine. 1. Read about writing. Many writers write eloquently and inspiringly about writing. Runners read about running. Gardeners read about gardening. Teachers read about teaching. Why shouldn’t you read about writing? 2. Put yourself in the most positive » Read More
2nd November, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
How do you talk to yourself as a writer? How do you talk to others about yourself as a writer? Are you clear on your boundaries – or is it a little fuzzy, both to yourself and to others? Take a look at these five ‘talking points’ and use what fits with your style and need. 1. “That’s my scheduled writing time » Read More
31st October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Do you need solitude or solidarity when you write? You might answer one way today and a different way some other time. There is not one right answer. It depends on you and it depends on your writing project. Here are a four tactics to help you get your writing done – in a timely » Read More
30th October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Is being a writer easy? Even those who make a full time living as writers wouldn’t say, “Yes,” to that question. If you could use some new tactics (or reminders of old ones) that will increase your writing productivity, take a look at these four. 1. Go to your ‘third place’ where there is energy. I’ve » Read More
