Archives for the 'Writing' Category
on writing [Creativityist]
Reading On Writing feels like I just sat down for a beer with Stephen King and had a conversation about writing. I didn’t say much. I just listened as he unloaded his heart, experience, and knowledge right off the page. Of course, he doesn’t seem to drink beer anymore, and I never acquired a taste [...]
on writing well [Creativityist]
I love words. I love the way that words can shape mental images and sway opinions. Because of this, I can recognize the bias behind what I’m about to tell you. (But I think I’m right anyway.) Writing is the foundation for creative expression.
It doesn’t matter what medium you choose, good creative expression is an [...]
My Top Creativity “Happy Places” [Productivity @ Home]
“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.†Scott Adams
Over at Productivity501 yesterday, Mark Shead had a post yesterday entitled Jumpstart Your Creativity at the Library.
Mark’s post got me thinking about my own "happy places" - the places where my mind is free to wander, to create, and [...]
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Writing for yourself is a powerful search mechanism: there’s no better way to find out who you are and what you know and what you think.
–William Zinsser, On Writing Well
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Preparing to Attend an Online Conference [Productivity @ Home]
On Wednesdays, I share my thoughts on Learning and Professional Development.
I’m going to a conference for the next six days. I will network with other writers, have the opportunity to "pitch" to agents, attend workshops taught by top authors, and learn the basics of contract basics…and I won’t leave the comfort of my own home. [...]
just. get. started. [Creativityist]
I don’t mean to brag. But it’s true. I’m a fabulous procrastinator. Better than most.
A few weeks ago, I was in a stretch that required 45 pages of writing in about 7 days. Required might not be the best word. I knew each of those due dates at least three weeks prior. So, perhaps [...]
capture everything revisited: jott [Creativityist]
This is part six of a five(!) part series on capturing everything. Previous entries:
capture everything: buckets
capture everything: tasks
capture everything: ideas
capture everything: out and about
capture everything: the incubator
Jott is a handy little service that lets you call a toll-free number and speak a message. Jott will transcribe and deliver that message to someone else via [...]
off [Creativityist]
This is part of an ongoing series called Blinders where I explore some of the ways I streamline my computer workflows to minimize distractions.
I have a good chunk of writing to do in the next week. Friday, I was hoping to get a good head start. It was a catastrophe.
This afternoon, I took drastic measures. [...]
capture everything: the incubator [Creativityist]
This is last post in a series on capturing everything. Previous entries: capture everything: buckets, capture everything: tasks and capture everything: ideas, capture everything: out and about.
In a time of growing self awareness a few years ago, I quietly proclaimed myself to be a content creator. I had awakened to the fact that I experience [...]
bird by bird: the emotional center [Creativityist]
Posting may slow down a little bit this week here at Creativityist. I will be doing a little bit of traveling. I have a number of entries in process right now, including the next installment in the capture everything series. I’ll put finishing touches on them and post them if I have opportunities on the [...]