Often when it comes to periods where I'm less inspired to write, the problem has nothing to do with writing. For example, if you're busy and overwhelmed throughout the day, when it comes to sitting down to write in the evening it's difficult. It's not that you're not inspired but instead that your mind is … Continue reading Why you’re not inspired to write
Category: Writing
I wrote this for you
You know the feeling you get when you read something that resonates. You feel seen, you feel heard and you feel connected, often to a complete stranger. But this person was able to form something that encapsulates a feeling or a moment from your life. It can often serve as a reminder that we're not … Continue reading I wrote this for you
The role of the creator
When it comes to this blog, I'm in charge of the writing process and you are in charge of the rest. That includes the views, likes, comments and how popular each post gets. As the creator, as much as you might want to be, you can't be in control of the numbers and of how … Continue reading The role of the creator
The power of words
As a writer, when it comes to the written word I think it holds a lot of value. However, I have to admit that when it comes to communication, the written word doesn't always come out on top. In a back and forth exchange, it's easy to miss the tone or intention of the words … Continue reading The power of words
3 daily blogging writing routines
A few ideas for writing routines for those that blog everyday. Write a full post on your commute to and from work If you work 9-5 this gives you the opportunity to write 10 posts within 5 days and then at the weekend you don't have to write at all. Getting into the routine of … Continue reading 3 daily blogging writing routines
Good and bad writing days
The writing process is just a stream of thought that I lock into for long enough to pour out a hundred words or so.Gemm 2019 On a good day the words just flow, I don't have to try and I don't have to sit and hope that something interesting comes to mind. But on other … Continue reading Good and bad writing days
A writers growth
Looking through drafts is a great way to observe your growth as a writer. Many time you come across things your current self would never write and so you press delete. Other times you come across good ideas that are poorly written out and you then have the option to just delete them and start … Continue reading A writers growth
Writing for the moment
I recently realised that I enjoy writing about current events. One of my most read posts is about Instagram guides, I think I published it a day after guides became available to everyone, it was a hot topic. If I'd written the post a few days or even weeks later it would have no longer … Continue reading Writing for the moment
On finally becoming a writer
I've always held writing to a high esteem, to such a high esteem that I always considered it to be out of my reach. It's undeniable that in the 9+ years I've been sharing my writing online, I've improved quite a lot. Yet, I always told myself that I could never be a proper writer. … Continue reading On finally becoming a writer
Getting ahead and falling behind
The trick to getting ahead is to increase your work rate and never go below your usual work rate. If you want to get ahead long-term then you have to make time to regularly increase your work rate, this gives you the ability to know that you're always ahead even when you back to your … Continue reading Getting ahead and falling behind
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