My favourite thing about this blog is that I'm driven by my commitment to writing more than anything else. If I write something that gets 1 view, I'm just glad that I committed to writing something another day. If I write something that gets 102 views, I'm glad that a bigger number of people got … Continue reading Commitment to the writing practise
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Writing through writers block
When you feel stuck and don't quite know what to write, instead of shying away from it, follow it. Start typing and just see what happens. Don't focus on how good or bad it is. Don't focus on whether it'll be worth sharing online or what people will think. Just write and then write some … Continue reading Writing through writers block
300 and counting
Last week, I noticed I was getting close to 300 followers, a few days ago I reached 300 followers and now I have surpassed it. I don't allow myself to pay too much attention to the number of followers I have on this blog. Followers doesn not equate to views, likes or comments and overall … Continue reading 300 and counting
Running out of ideas
When it comes to blogging, daily blogging in particular, there are endless ideas of what you can write about. But unless you're keeping a journal it'll be beneficial to keep what you share within a category, niche or even a few words. However, it may even seem too difficult to narrow down what you write … Continue reading Running out of ideas
Choosing words wisely
It would be fair to say those that write and those that are writers probably pay much more attention to words than most. A writer is intentional about the words they use based on what feelings they want to evoke or how they want to portray the subject. And sometimes that act of choosing words … Continue reading Choosing words wisely
The best thing I’ve ever written
When you're sharing your words online everyday there is very little pressure for what you post to be the best thing you've ever written. If todays words aren't particularly good, I know that I can always write something better tomorrow or the day after. Sometimes what I consider to be my some of my best … Continue reading The best thing I’ve ever written
The disciplined creative
One of the things that I think is severely underestimated is the need for discipline in creative pursuits. We're bombarded with ideas and imagery of the wild artist. The creative that is awoken from slumber with their great idea. The writers block or creative block that results in nothing being produced for days, weeks or … Continue reading The disciplined creative
Enjoy the moment
If you're someone that writes you might find that you rarely allow yourself to just be in the moment. The most wonderful thing could be happening but your mind is already looking back on it or thinking about how best to capture it. Instead of just being in the moment, you're observing it so that … Continue reading Enjoy the moment
Feedback and praise
I think most people like receiving praise. Not necessarily in front of a large crowd with the spotlight shining down but to simply be told you did something well is more than enough. Many people go around thinking they're subpar and for them praise serves as a reminder that they're doing okay. It can be … Continue reading Feedback and praise
You don’t need more information
You buy more books, attend more events and enroll on more courses. You think these things will give you the necessary knowledge and tools to pursue the thing you're interested in. But how much is too much? When will you stop gathering information and just start? We're often relunctant to accept that we're ready to … Continue reading You don’t need more information
The Daily Gemm 