29th October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
As writers, we can hurt or help ourselves by what we say about ourselves ‘as writers.’ It’s pretty much like anything else – state what you want to be true and avoid as much as possible stating what you DON’T want to be true. And, use others’ perceptions and misperceptions of writers, as needed, to » Read More
28th October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
As a writer, you need every tool, tactic, and tip that you can access. Here are three tactics that will support your writing productivity. 1. Have a goal. In most aspects of life, having a goal is at least a first step toward achieving that goal. Clarify what your writing goals are for today, this week, » Read More
27th October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Are there times you need inspiration? Does the concept of rewarding yourself appeal to you? Do you find it difficult to breathe on a regular basis? And are these questions connected to writing? You bet they are… Here are three techniques to use to support productive writing: 1. Sit outside with a pad of paper and a » Read More
26th October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Do you ever have those times where you know you should be writing, where you want to be writing, where you really, really feel pressured about writing…but aren’t getting your writing done? See if one of these five tips can help you build some momentum… 1. Set aside time. Exactly how do you think you’re going » Read More
25th October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Is writing part of your job or is it something that you want to do more of, even though you’re not ‘required’ to? Either way, could you use some tips to keep yourself moving along productivity in your writing? Here are five that have (and are) working for me. 1. Write like you talk; if you » Read More
24th October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Although there are times that you can just sit right down and write and you don’t need any tricks, other times…let’s tell the truth, we need at least one trick – and sometimes several tricks – to get us going. Here are five favorite tricks, all of which I have used in myriad ways over » Read More
22nd October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Have you ever thought about writing – planned to write – but somehow just weren’t getting to it? Sometimes it takes a little trick or two (and some wisdom) to get moving on our writing projects. Here are five tricks that you may find useful (as I have): 1. Write early or write late. One is not » Read More
21st October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
No matter what ‘job’ you need to do, you need good tools. These are tools that I find helpful – and I’m a reasonably prolific writer. Some are ‘old fashioned’ and others are new-fangled. Use what works for you, but know that I highly recommend the following: A good computer with decent internet connection. Although you » Read More
20th October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Do you like accessing online tools to support your writing? I’ve got a couple of suggestions. And, if you like to talk, then I have a tool for you, too. How about good old water or a stamp? Let’s realize that there are so many different possible tools we can use to get moving in our » Read More
19th October, 2009 - Posted by Meggin - No Comments
Have you ever pretended to be writing? If you answer ‘no,’ I might have to say you’re lying. If you answer ‘yes,’ then you’re just like the rest of us who write. We find a multitude of ways to look like, feel like, and sometimes give the impression (mainly to ourselves) that we are actually » Read More
