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Avoiding —The Writing Status Quo—By Plugging into The Power
by Katherine Hutchinson-Hayes, Ed.D. @khutch0767 During my career as a school principal, our district upgraded the computer system for all administrators. We went from PC to Mac. This was supposed to make our lives easier and sync our laptops, phones, and desktops seamlessly. Preferring the status quo, I was skeptical and…
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How to Live and Love the Writing Life
By: DeAnna Lynn Sanders @deannalsanders I haven’t always wanted to be a writer. It was number three on my list: Veterinarian Artist Writer Cross cultural worker It didn’t take me long to jump from #1 to #2. While I loved animals, especially dogs, I learned by the time I was…
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Need a Little Extra Writing Motivation?
By Dr. Chrissy Whiting-Madison @joyfulgurly When I completed and published my first book, Choosing Happiness, being disciplined to sit at my computer and write was easy. I was passionate about what I was writing about. In fact, I wrote the majority of my book over Christmas break, with my laptop…
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The REST of It
by Rhonda Rhea @RhondaRhea Ever get to that “I need to peel a roll of cookie dough and eat it like a banana” state of stressed? Cookie dough. So good, but so bad. But I’m talking about a shaky-hand kind of stress that goes beyond even the “I have to pour…
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Sometimes Writers Push Against a Broken Door
by Jody Allen It was a typical day of running errands. I found myself at the catchall store, Walmart, in search of a housewarming gift for friends. I clanked my rickety cart to the Garden Center in hopes of finding just the right flower that said, “Welcome to your new…
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The Writer’s Guide to Overcoming Stress and Fatigue, Part 2
@VBDavis11 Last month I began sharing ways Writers can Overcome Stress and Fatigue. I went in-depth with #1 - Cold Showers. Today we pick up with tips 2-4. 2. Cutting out carbs I am in no way, shape, or form a dietician. In fact, I’ve spent most of my life…
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