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Dec 41 min read

Focus Only on What You Are Writing Now

Henry Miller's own Eleven Commandments of Writing helped him maintain his focus on work in progress. Can they help with yours, too?

May 19, 20232 min read

Where You Look Is Where You'll Go

Life provides obstacles, but you can choose what you focus on

Mar 6, 20233 min read

Three Surprising Sources for Writers ISO Ideas

Inspiration strikes in strange and unexpected ways. But when it doesn’t strike, there are three tricks to juice it along.

Apr 4, 20221 min read

What Are You Doing This Morning?

In one short paragraph author Flannery O'Connor nails down her work ethic — one that will motivate your creative soul.

Mar 15, 20222 min read

Where Inspiration Comes From

Inspiration comes from many places. No use pretending it all comes out of our heads with no other stimulation. We rely on influences.

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