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Writing Tips to Make Writing Easy

You’ve got a million and one things to keep in mind when you’re writing. It’s no wonder the words won’t come. Chances are that if you’re stuck, you’re trying too hard. Remember my favorite acronym: DDT. Do, Don’t Think. Sadly, … Continue reading

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Stop Thinking: 3 Simple Steps to Writing Anything You Choose

Are you thinking too much? When my sons were tiny, I said that I’d have “Go and wash your hands!” as my epitaph. These days I spend a lot of time coaching writers, so I’m choosing: “You’re over-thinking this” as … Continue reading

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11 Things I’d Do if I Were Starting a Writing Career Today

Working with writing students is huge fun for me. I absolutely love it. However, it’s also depressing, because I often wish I were 30 years younger. I wish I’d known then, what I know now. So, in the spirit of … Continue reading

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Writing Made Easy: Access the Deep Power of Your Mind

You’re much smarter than you think you are. To access all that buried wisdom, you need to do one simple thing: get into the habit of asking questions. Yes, you can and should ask questions of others. However, it’s more … Continue reading

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Writing for Love and Money: 10 Simple Tips

Writing Becomes Easy, When You Love It Writing is simple and easy. Paradoxically however, it’s also blindingly complex and difficult. Here’s the good news: whether it’s simple or complex is up to you — it depends on your mindset. I … Continue reading

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Start 2012 Off Write: 24 Hour Special — FINAL HOURS

If you do what you always do, you get what you always get. In 2012, it’s time to do things differently. Decide that you’ll eliminate doubt, fear, and procrastination for good, and become the self-confident and prolific writer you’re meant … Continue reading

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The Piggyback Process: FInal Hours of Prelaunch

Just a quick note — we’re in the final hours of The Piggyback Process prelaunch… The Piggyback Process: Piggyback Your Way To Success — And Money: “I wrote The Piggyback Process so you can see how a professional writer works, … Continue reading

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12 Easy Ways to Improve Your Writing Skills In 2012

Want to improve your writing skills in 2012? Here are 12 easy ways. 1. Write Every Day, Everywhere Writers write. If you write every day, you’re a writer, even if you’ve never sold a word. Tip: you’ll need to force … Continue reading

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12 Writing Challenges YOU CAN Eliminate In 2012

Got writing challenges? Relax. Every writer has challenges. Here’s the good news: if you can recognize them, you can eliminate them. Let’s look at some common challenges writers confront every day. 1. The “What Do I Write?” Challenge This is … Continue reading

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Top Opportunities for Writers in 2012: Offer Curation Services

In our first post in our new series, Top Opportunities for Writers in 2012, we discussed the importance of fresh content for websites in the wake of Google’s new update. This means that you can make money by offering “updating” … Continue reading

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