Category: Writing
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Journaling: Scribble Your Way to Sanity
Journaling is like whispering to oneself and listening at the same time. -Mina Murray Do you remember your first diary? I was probably twelve years old when I first started journaling. I shared what boy I had a crush on, my first kiss, what teachers I hated and all of my innermost thoughts and turmoil.…
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Being Creative – Follow Your Heart
If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. – Vincent Van Gogh Vincent Van Gogh, the master of expression and color, once said, “If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that…
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How to Beat Writer’s Block: Tips and Tricks for Bloggers
Writing about a writer’s block is better than not writing at all.― Charles Bukowski, The Last Night of the Earth Poems As a blogger, I have spent lots of time staring at a blank screen, waiting for inspiration to strike. I have had a pretty significant case of writer’s block and it’s been pretty frustrating and discouraging.…
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10 Fun Ways to Beat Boredom
I am so glad the holidays are over, aren’t you? I mean, there’s only so much happiness and good cheer one can stand. Just kidding, really. I love the holidays! However, they are quite exhausting and now it’s time to relax – or is it? I raided my kids’ bag of Halloween treats, devoured Thanksgiving…
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Dating Hiatus-Pros and Cons
Taking a dating hiatus I saw something on TV the other day that I found intriguing. I know that’s hard to believe- something interesting on TV . . . but I digress. Somebody wrote a book about the merits of taking a dating hiatus. They suggested using that time productively by writing two lists. One…
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Beyond the Money: How Freelance Writing Can Fulfill Your Passion and Purpose
“Writing isn’t about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid, or making friends. In the end, it’s about enriching the lives of those who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well. It’s about getting up, getting well, and getting over. Getting happy, okay? Getting happy.” — Stephen King, On Writing: A…