There are two types of writing resources you look for when you’re revising: resources on the revision process and resources about craft. The first relates only to revision but the second can be used in planning, writing and revising a story. You don’t have to research long to find the top-down approach to revision (as …
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I found Goddess Leonie through Stratejoy last year and fell in love with how authentic and joyful and free spirited she is in everything she does on her blog and videos and courses. She’s bursting with colour and energy and creativity and enthusiasm for everything. It’s exactly how fun, silly and carefree I want to …
Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’! ― Audrey Hepburn
My manuscript is NOT crap. Or rather, the first 10% of it isn’t crap. This is a huge comfort as I dive into a long revision. I’ve worked very hard to get my first drafts up to a certain standard. I’ve done the revision read through on many of them and tried to begin chopping …
Over at Live Your Legend Scott is asking readers: What’s your most important goal of 2012? My most important goal for 2012 is to find my ideal weight. I’m not trying to diet to a particular number of pounds or inches. I’m using things like BMI as a guidance only. Only I am going to …
The Difference Between Motivation And Inspiration We seem to need motivation to get stuff done. Typically there’s a lot of “measuring” that happens in the realm of motivation. Check lists and goal posts and markers and such. There is often a fear of loss involved. We are on duty. All perfectly natural. But beyond finish …
Think about all the things you’d love to be good at or know how to do. I’m talking about real renaissance person kinda stuff, or James Bond level skills. – The Lost Art of Becoming Good At Things. I was caught by thinking about what a Renaissance version of me would learn, know and do. …
57 Life-Changing Resolutions to Revolutionize Your Heart, Mind + Soul in 2012 The New Year reminds us that we always have the opportunity to commit ourselves to something wonderful and to rededicate ourselves to a truer, fuller, more vibrant sense of who we are and what we wish to do in this life. Henry David …