Being a writer is a double-edged sword. On one hand, I get to wake up and dive into something I adore—creating stories that bring joy to others. On the other hand, I face the challenge of a world that might not fully appreciate my work, and I have to muster […]
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I’ve found that no matter how skilled a writer you are, there will always be those who try to bring you down. Some of these people are just passing by, so it’s easy to ignore them since everyone has their own opinions. But sometimes, those naysayers are family or friends. […]
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As a writer, I’ve decided to dive into some cool new tech to make my writing even better. ChatGPT is definitely a game-changer! Characters When I’m imagining a character or place, I often get glimpses of what they will look like when they’re all done. I might picture a scar […]
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There are lots of ways that I come to ideas for stories. One of the most frequent is dreams. I come up with a lot of story elements while I dream. I often come across a bit of writer’s block, and I start with meditation on the story and its […]
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I find that taking 15-minutes each day to meditate is calming and helps avoid writers’ block. Meditation is a practice that involves training the mind to focus and achieve a more grounded, calm state. Consistency is key to meditation. Try to meditate at the same time every day. Be patient […]
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As a writer, I’m constantly on the move. Therefore, I have different setups depending on whether I’m home or remote. I used to use a MacBook Pro all the time, but I found I was too prone to distractions. Currently, I’m using a M1 Mac Mini for my home setup […]
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As longtime readers of this site know, I was primarily a MacBook Air user, especially when working away from my home office. I recently switched to using my iPad Pro over the MacBook Air. I sold my M1 MacBook Air a month ago since I no longer needed it upon […]
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I have used and written about the text editor Scrivener many times here. The last time I covered the Mac version was May 11, 2018, and the iOS version May 4, 2018. I liked Scrivener. Writers for writers programmed it. It has so many features that anything you can imagine […]
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