writing
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I’m Writer Laura June, And This Is How I Parent
In her new memoir Now My Heart Is Full, Laura June writes about how becoming a parent has helped her make peace with the memory of her own mother, her mother’s alcoholism, and their difficult relationship. Here, she talks about life with her daughter Zelda, from her belief that babies sometimes need to be left…
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How To Become A Better Writer
One of the things I constantly heard when I worked in the business world was that some people are good writers and others simply don’t have that gift. When I was at school, there was a similar statement, often supported by teachers, with maths and science students “forgiven” for weaker writing skills. But it doesn’t…
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Always Do A Test Run Of That Fancy New Writing App
So you have a new writing app you’re dying to try, eh? Well, before you sit down to take on that big writing project, consider giving that app a solid test run so you can learn all the ins and outs first.
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Use A Placeholder In Your Writing To Keep From Getting Stuck
Sometimes the hardest part about writing isn’t finding ideas or knowing how to begin, it’s maintaining a flow so you actually finish what you started. It’s not quite total writer’s block since you’re already on the move, but a writer’s road block, if you will. This trick that Star Trek: The Next Generation staff writers…