Tag Archive For "Writing"
How to Actually Focus on Writing: The Dangers of Pseudo-Working
I first heard the term “pseudo-working” from Cal Newport, author of How to Become a Straight A Student and Deep Work. Pseudo-working looks like work, but it doesn’t produce much. If you’ve ever been trying to focus on writing an article while checking your phone for social media updates and fielding dinner requests, you’re pseudo-working. (No, …
How to Conduct Research for a Book
I’m prepping for a new novel that I’m super excited about. My characters are floating around in my head, becoming more real by the day, and I have a decently detailed synopsis written. My problem: I know next to nothing about my setting and my main character’s profession. Which means I need to do massive …
10 Obstacles to Writing a Book and How to Conquer Them
What does it take to write a book? What obstacles will you face along the way? And if you’re already writing a book, are the challenges you’re facing normal? Writing a book can be a fulfilling and personally rewarding process, but I think it’s also important to be honest about the challenges you will face. …
Inside the Mind of a Writer Writing a Book
Are you writing a book? If so, you might be surprised by some of the things you’re thinking and feeling. Writing a book can be an strange, emotional experience! You might even wonder if some of the things you’re thinking and feeling are normal. Today, I want to give you an inside view of my thoughts …
How to Overcome Doubt and Find Your Calling as a Writer
Do you ever want to give up on writing? The impulse to quit can strike at any moment. In the beginning, when you’re trying to start writing but can’t. In the middle, when a story just won’t do what you tell it to. Or even at the end, when you’ve written something amazing but can’t …
Resource Round-Up: Differentiation Resources, ELL Resources, AND More!
Do you go above and beyond to differentiate instruction so you can meet the needs of all of your students? Then you’re not going to want to miss the differentiation resources in this week’s round-up! The resources featured this week are designed to differentiate and anticipate supports needed for English language learners, students in need …
10 Ridiculously Simple Steps for Writing a Book
Writing is easy. All you have to do is cross out the wrong words. –Mark Twain The hard part of writing a book isn’t getting published. It’s the actual writing. In this article, I offer 10 steps for writing a book along with 10 bonus steps. As the bestselling author of five books, I can tell …
Writing Our Own Story
When we are in touch with our true self we become the authors of our own story. Read more: deepakchopra.com
How to Write a Book: A Step-By-Step Guide to Become a Published Author
I think you’ll agree with me when I say: We all have a great book idea burning inside of us. Most of us still dream of learning how to write a book and get it published. In fact: If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a published author, you’re not alone – according to writer Joseph …
Don’t Miss Out on the 10MINCON This August! Deadline is July 15: James Scott Bell, Donald Maass, & Janice Hardy
By Janice Hardy, @Janice_HardyJust a heads up to everyone that the deadline for a great conference is coming up (July 15). Aside from the two workshops I’ll be giving, there’s an evening with James Scott Bell, and workshops with Donald Maass. So much writerly goodness in just a few days, so check it out. Register …