Tag: Advice and How-To
The Curse Of The Blinking Cursor
The plight of the blinking cursor is something that plagues me often. It usually means that every word I write seems like it was written by someone who is writing their very first sentence. My solution to this problem usually is to read some of my favorite authors. I started this because one of my ...I’ve Been To This Party Before
First impressions are everything. But are they really? What about last impressions? What about the impression you made last night when you strolled into the party? Champagne last resting in your hand. Shoulders back. Posture straight. Graceful gestures. Delicate smile and all. The last idea about you is the impression people have on you. I ...Make Your Own Way
Two years ago I kept seeing this post on Facebook with a list of things that people should stop telling people with chronic illness to do because it’ll make them better. The list included things like Yoga, exercise, eating better, more sleep, etc. It was basically a list of common things people suggest when a ...The Subtle And Mysterious Art Of Shutting Up
The subtle and mysterious art of shutting up is often overlooked. People have a tendency to share, myself included. We like to share in our joys and pains, but we also want confirmation and acceptance. It is because of this acceptance we often give people more power than they should be granted. Recently I was ...- CultureDesign, Fashion & StyleScience & TechnologyNonfictionMediaMemoir & AutobiographiesHome & Garden
NaNoWriMo: 7 Tips for Success
Every November, there is a goal-oriented writing event called NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month. The goal is to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Starting on November 1st, participants can go onto the website and keep track of their word count. It keeps track of your progress, shows the average word count you need ... I’m A Writer – Now What?
Okay, I have taken the first step in my writing journey. I’ve come out of the closet, so to speak. I have proclaimed myself as a writer for all the world to see. Now what? Good question. I was reading about the steps needed to create a wonderful … not good or nice, but wonderful ...Are Spirit Guides Real?
Are spirit guides real? This is a topic open to debate because a majority of the time one never sees their spirit guide. It’s like something one has to take on faith. In my personal experience, I know spirit guides are real. Mine made it a point to appear to me. Then, because I still ...Six Ways To Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is a vital tool to ensure the human body is functioning properly. Everyone needs sleep, and quality sleep is essential for your health. Having enough sleep will help you be productive, full of energy and will help you keep your emotions in check. So many people are busy and do not get the amount ...A Procrastinator’s Guide to College Coursework
Hi. My name is Jordan Ballard. I am a sophomore in college, and I am a procrastinator. I will put assignments off until the night before, ignore the due dates, and pretend that I don’t have homework to avoid doing it. I’m sure you’ve done it. Your friends have done it. Procrastination is a fact ...5 Ways To Unstick A Story
One of the worst parts about trying to write a story is getting stuck. It happens to everyone at some point. You see the scene that you want to write, but the words aren’t coming. If they are coming, nothing sounds right. Sometimes, you have a scene that you’re trying to add, but it doesn’t ...
