Author Archives: Dawn Williams

100 Day Writing Challenge – Taking Life and Work, One Chunk at a Time

Almost halfway through the 100 Day Writing Challenge, I am reviewing past lessons and my associated journal entries, learning how to better use the tools that have been provided. One of the tools Angela teaches is “chunking” – breaking down … Continue reading

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100 Day Writing Challenge – The Magic of Asking

A few weeks ago, Angela shared an essential premise with students in her 100 Day Writing Challenge: You get what you want by asking for it. Having been a student in Angela’s SYWON and Lazy Rich Blogger courses, I’m well … Continue reading

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100 Day Writing Challenge — How Goals Open New Doors

As a participant in the 100 Day Writing Challenge, my goal has changed shape several times. One thing has remained constant, however: the goal governs my thinking, whatever form it takes. Goals are not written in stone, and in fact … Continue reading

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100 Day Writing Challenge – Going with the Flow

Journaling and documenting everything, two of the required activities for participants in Angela Booth’s 100 Day Writing Challenge, bring an unexpected benefit. After a few weeks, you begin to detect patterns in your daily work flow. This information is invaluable … Continue reading

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100 Day Writing Challenge: Bouncing Back after Burning Out

I had a very bad day recently. For three solid weeks, the 100 Day Writing Challenge created a framework within which my creativity flowed. The momentum was high and I became a writing dynamo, eager to start each day and … Continue reading

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100 Day Writing Challenge: Awaken the Dreamer

Documenting my work as part of the 100 Day Writing Challenge has been the catalyst to unexpected insight. I discovered that the good sisters at St. Mary’s were right when they called me a dreamer back in sixth grade. It … Continue reading

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100 Day Writing Challenge: Angels and Demons

Strengths and weaknesses. Angels and demons. Writers have their share of both. Talking to myself on paper seems to be the key that attracts them in equal number. I read through my week of Challenge journal entries on Day Seven, … Continue reading

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Romancing the Muse (100 Day Writing Challenge)

Beginnings are always exciting. Power and passion build to a frenzy when I have a blank slate upon which to chisel something that didn’t previously exist. To create is my purpose and my strength. The first two days of the … Continue reading

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