Tag Archive: writerly musings

The (Probably Very Obvious) Alternative to Highlighting Good Blogging Stuff

If you think you’ve stumbled upon the next Chris Brogan, please keep it to yourself. I am not looking for another Chris Brogan because he already exists.

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The Practical Absurdity of Reading Blogs

The need to actively hunt for readworthy blogs or sort them in a reader has disappeared as the amusing and luxurious time suck.

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Who is Your Alter Ego?

The true difference between an alter ego and “just pretend” is that the former is truly part of your inner persona while the latter is a choice of impractical absurdity

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What is Your 3rd Necessity?

The 3rd necessity is rapidly becoming a much sought after commodity.

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Some Wonderful Ways You Can Become a Better Writer

1. Read different genres of writing as well as styles Whenever I want to get a handle on pacing, I read a comic book. Besides testifying my dorkiness, comics (or, better - illustrated novels) are terrific at pacing. Even though such books have the luxury of illustrated panels, the pacing all comes from the dialogue. The best ...

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Are You Translating Changes into Your Life or Just Adding Them?

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This week, the BF bought a scale to torture himself with his weight (and to monitor it too, I guess). When I first saw it, the offensive tool came in a box with the words "Weight Watchers" written ...

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Three Things I HATE About “Creativity”

Therefore, when you want to pursue the creative arts as a profession, expectations of your future change.

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Dealing with Uninspiration by Wallowing In It

I've been on an unintended hiatus lately. My love affair with writing is slowly spiraling into an uninspired hate/hate relationship. It's becoming what it once was for me 5 years ago. I don't want that. I spend a lot of time writing and focusing my thoughts into the written word. While struggling with my craft, I ...

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