Writing

Beat writer's block – get in the zone

How to get into the writing zone.

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3 more reasons you find writing difficult

If you’ve read my post on the number one reason you find writing difficult, you’ll know it’s because you adopt a different, more formal tone when you sit down at a keyboard or pick up a pen. Now here’s three more reasons: 1) You haven’t thought through what you want to say That’s bound to [...]

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To write well, write for one person

To get the writing juices flowing, you need to really know who you are writing for. But not just in an intellectual way. You need to picture them, know them. Don’t try to write for the general public, or anyone who might be out there. Write for one person. Just one.         [...]

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The number one reason you find it difficult to write

(Note: this article now comes with a health warning and partial retraction from the author). One of the main reasons people find it difficult to write is because they adopt a more formal tone of voice as soon as there are words on paper (or the screen). It’s the fault of our education systems. When [...]

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People don't read ' differently' on the web

People don’t read ‘differently’ on the web. The Internet is not uniquely different.

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