Writers are an odd breed. When we look like we’re lazing around, we’re probably creating some amazing ideas in our head. And when we look like we’re incredibly busy, we’re probably just facing the computer screen and staring into emptiness. I’m sure all of us identify with the all-too-familiar pain of opening up a blank…
Have You Found The Treasures of Journaling?
Have you found the treasures of journaling? There was a time when writing in a diary was seen as the domain of teenage girls. It was supposed to be this book covered in pink and purple, where they jotted down the pains and pleasures of adolescence. It was seen as more of a fad, to…
How to Deal with Critical Comments to Your Writing
Handling criticism is never easy. Whether you’re an actor, a programmer or singer, listening to negative comments about your work can hurt. And I personally think that it can be harder for a writer. After all, for every writer, writing is what Ernest Hemingway described as to “sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” We…
The Best Apps to Capture Ideas Wherever you Are
Today we’re talking about the best apps to capture ideas wherever you are. Why? Let me tell you. How many times have you missed out on a good idea for a blog post, a book or even a witty retort? I’m guessing lots of times, and often because the idea came to you at a…
How To Choose The Best Name For Your Blog
We’ve told you how to start a blog. Now we’re telling you how to choose the best name for your blog. How To Choose The Best Name For Your Blog “If I’m gonna tell a real story, I’m gonna start with my name.” If we were to go by what Shakespeare said, a name doesn’t…
Sharing Personal Information on your Blog
You’ve set up your blog, bought the hosting and even dressed it up in a pretty theme. Now you’re all excited to get some content up, and you start with the all-important ‘About Me’ page. And that’s where the dilemma begins – how much information ‘about you’ are you prepared to share with the world?…