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“Head over to Abney Park Cemetery”, my friend, the writer Mel McGrath said. “Put up your desk and pop your typewriter on a grave that speaks to you. Listen to the voices of the dead”. In this week’s #WritenoMatterWhat video the emotive language comes flowing out of me - it’s amazing what happens when you carve out time for writing! ⬇️ https://youtu.be/PsYDms6Fvws #writingpractice #writingmotivation #authortube #writingproblems #writingcoach #writingadvice #writingtips #authortuber #writersblock #writingtip #writemore #writenomatterwhat #writerssupportingwritersIt’s pretty depressing when that writing slump hits. Days go by, the ideas aren’t there, but more of a furry mouth, sense of something vital missing. I want to remind you that your MOJO is there, you’re just distracted by your funk. Shift your attention to the joy writing brings. #writingpractice #writingmotivation #authortube #writingproblems #writingcoach #writingadvice #writingtips #authortuber #writersblock #writingtip #writemore #writenomatterwhat #writerssupportingwritersNow, I don’t mean that suddenly you’re an idiot unless you write all day long. No! I’m a huge fan of writing the way I want. Treat writing like something YOU LOVE and then you’ll want to do it. This means watch your whinging. How are you talking about your writing when you’re not writing? Are you bitching, moaning, complaining? If so, then what on earth is going to induce you to write? #writingpractice #writingmotivation #authortube #writingproblems #writingcoach #writingadvice #writingtips #authortuber #writersblock #writingtip #writemore #writenomatterwhat #writerssupportingwritersCategories
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Tag Archives: comfort
Worry – what’s the worst thing you can imagine?
The year I turned eleven, I joined all-girl choir that my music teacher ran. It was called The Julia Singers. We met once a week for rehearsals and, each term, put on a show. There’d be a tea party beforehand … Continue reading
Posted in Essay, Memoir
Tagged advice, Apprehension, Autobiography, comfort, fear, Fear of Public Speaking, Gabriela Blandy, Memoir, nerves, Public speaking, stagefright, worry, Writing
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An unexpected comfort
I’ve been in pain this week. Over the weekend, someone I trusted said many hurtful things, including unkind words about my writing. I’ve noticed the days going by – a reluctance to post on my blog, even though it has … Continue reading
Posted in Essay, Memoir
Tagged Betrayal, comfort, Gabriela Blandy, Grief, how to write, Kahlil Gibran, Pain, The Prophet, Writing
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