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Technology has advanced our productivity, our efficiency, and made it possible for writers everywhere to create, share, and publish their work. Technology has also advanced the procrastination game to new heights, making it easier than ever to get incredibly distracted from your goals for hours at a time. How? Thanks to capitalism, the devices that … Read more
How many articles have you read about being more creative? How many podcasts have you heard where the host claims to have uncovered the secrets of creativity? If you had to guess how many “creativity hacks” you’ve seen out there, would the number be in the hundreds or thousands? The real creativity hack is this: … Read more
Fitness and creative writing are two of my greatest loves in this life, which I know is a bit of a paradox. Sports and arts are seen as two ends on a spectrum. You’re either an athlete or you’re a creative-type, right? In the battle of jock versus nerd, is it really so rare to … Read more
Writing your first novel is a rite of passage for any beginner writer. But where do you start? There are a lot of sources online that would offer you novel-writing tips that, to me, seem pretty business-like. Do this, do that, but will that really work for you? Setting timers and generating comprehensive outlines? When … Read more
No, it’s not a total fantasy! You really can make time to write creatively while working a full-time job. Anything you want to pursue in your life is going to take time and dedication, which is why I say “make time” instead of “find time”. The words imply action, a choice you are making when … Read more
To be a creative writer, you need ideas to write about. This simple fact is one of the most vexing truths in the writing world. Sometimes, you’re hot, and the muse offers up ideas galore. Other times, you go to the well and find it dry. So, what’s a writer to do when they need … Read more
When I first started writing, I was at the tender age of ten. We had a family computer, but my dad used it often for work. Not only that, but I wanted to get my writing done on school time – when I was on the clock! Pen and paper ruled my writing practice during … Read more
A writing routine is one of the best tools for a writer. It’s also one of the most elusive. A strong writing routine is the backbone of any successful writer’s practice, and depending on who you ask, they can look quite different. It’s important to establish a writing routine that works for you. My writing … Read more
Productivity is a buzzword in many different fields that gets upheld as a sort of holy grail. We want to work productively, right? As writers, there’s nothing worse than sitting down for three hours and coming up with nothing – except for writing ten pages you’re totally going to delete later. Vi Khi Nao, prize-winning … Read more
Part of the beauty of a writing community is meeting writers who can introduce you to brand new techniques, genres, and writing forms you’ve never even heard of. In the Writers Method community, we love swapping tips on how to build more engaging writing practices. Something many of the writers like to do is incorporate … Read more