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ToDoIst – A Productivity Tool for Managing Tasks
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
l have fellow blogger Diane to thank for introducing me to ToDoIst, a productivity tool that’s all about managing tasks. This a personal review about how I use the free version of the tool. It may or may not work for you, but it’s something…
A Little Effort Today Can Lead to Big Results a Year from Now
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
If you’re struggling with writing – find yourself unable to get any creative writing done – you should know that even the smallest effort you make to move forward today can reap noticeable results a year from now. If you started writing 5 minutes a…
Grammar-ease: When to Capitalize a Season
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
So, here in New Hampshire, we had one of the coldest winters (or is it Winters) on record, weeks of single-digit and below zero temps. Then we had April, definitely labeled spring (or is it Spring) on the calendar. It was filled with temps averaging…
Generalist or Specialist: Where Do You Fit?
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
What’s your opinion on being a specialist versus a generalist? Do you think it’s best for a writer to focus in a single area or subject of interest and have a honed knowledge, or are there more opportunities for a writer who can write about…
The Ups and Downs of Attending Conferences
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
I just got back from a 3-day mystery writer’s conference (Julie mentioned it last week), and am now looking forward to 3 day-long conferences to attend this week. I go through highs and lows when attending conferences, so I thought it’d make for a nice…
3 Familiar Places to Look if Your Idea Well Runs Dry
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
Have you run short of ideas for articles, your blog, or perhaps a client’s blog? Here are four places to look for inspiration and ideas. Google Alerts – https://www.google.com/alerts This is a quick and easy-to-use resource for getting ideas. Just enter a search term (1 or…
Going with the (ebb and) flow (of the freelance writing life)
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
Having your own writing business involves dealing with work that ebbs and flows. You may have a client hire you, but then delay the start of the project, delay payment, change the scope after you start, give you more than you expect a lot sooner…
Be My Guest: Oct 11 Event for Mystery Writers and Others
Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
There’s a fun day on tap this coming Saturday, and if you’re somewhat local to Concord, MA and this is of interest, make sure to register today, Monday, October 6. Fellow NHWN bloggers, Diane and Julie, and I are part of a mystery writers group called…
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