I often here from people that they’ve launched a blog but they’re not updating it as often as they think they should. I’ve also come across plenty of blogs that haven’t been updated in months. It makes me sad when I see one that was off to a great start and then it just stops. Why does this happen? There are lots of reasonable explanations. We run out of...
Read MoreI ran seven miles this weekend. And while this is the lead in to a writing lesson, I absolutely admit that I’m also bragging a bit. I am not a “runner.” Historically, I have not liked running much, although I have run off and on again over the years. I did it mostly because I knew I should to get/stay fit. I never had high aspirations, however....
Read MoreI’ve suggested that you need to make a map when you are writing. Often, this is true, especially when you are stuck or when you are pressed for time. There are times, however, when you don’t want to follow a map. You just want to hit the road and see where it takes you. It’s good to do this in writing too. I don’t recommend it when you are on deadline or if...
Read MoreIt’s easy to get lost when you are writing. You often start out okay having at least a sense of where you want to go. You know about how many words you need. You know roughly what you want to say. But this is just a picture of where you are headed. How are you going to get there? Take a lesson from the road. You wouldn’t hit the streets with just a...
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