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Use the Pomodoro Technique for Faster Writing
In the 1980s, a university student named Francesco Cirillo was having trouble staying focused, so he decided he would try focusing for just ten minutes. As part of his experiment, he used a tomato-shaped kitchen...
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Andy Storch: How to Use Your Book to Build a Business
We talk about books quite a bit here on this podcast, because after all, this is a writing podcast! But what happens after you write the book? That's only half the battle, and in a sense, your journey has only just...
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Taming the Little Distractions
In our quest to make more time to write, we tend to focus on the big distractions. It’s easy to feel like the world is against you as you deal with events, meetings, chores, and never-ending tasks. Those items can...
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Writing is a Blue-Collar Job
A big reason writers seem to struggle is that they perceive writing as a different type of job than it really is. Many writers look at writing as a white-collar job. A white-collar job is the type of work that is...
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Is Your Writing Time Gone with the Wind?
In the push and pull of everyday life, each day pretty much seems the same. We go to work, spend time with our families, take care of bills and housework, watch some TV or movies, and rinse and repeat for the next...
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The Only Thing You Control
Writers are creative by nature, and we like our independence. One of the reasons we do this in the first place is to have control over our creative work. We want to express ourselves, to make a difference in the...
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When Are You Going to Write?
We human beings have an amazing capacity for deception. We will go to almost any length to avoid facing the truth or giving a concrete answer to a question that makes us uncomfortable. And let’s face it: we writers...
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Best Of: Storytelling Coach Jim Woods on How to Craft Better Stories
I'm honored to have my good friend, Jim Woods, on the show today to help us develop our storytelling chops. Jim is a novelist, story coach, and editor. He has worked with many authors over the years, including some...
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Best Of: Creating Your Future Vision
We all know time travel isn’t really possible. Or is it? As appealing as it might seem to hop in a DeLorean and travel thirty years into the future, that’s probably not going to happen anytime soon. However, you can...
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Best Of: Balancing Work, Leisure & Creativity
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Mark Revisky: “What is the balance between work, leisure, and creative endeavors? Many times my creative work is separate from those two areas.” ***  Are you looking...
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Best Of: Joe Ricci on How to Write a Hallmark Movie
I'm thrilled to bring you this bonus interview with Joe Ricci. We dive into all my geeky questions about story structure and the specifics of writing for the Hallmark channel. ***  Are you looking for a community of...
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Best Of: Somebody Had to Write It Down
Christmas means many things to many people. Some people look forward to parties and social events. Some people enjoy the lights and holiday displays in stores and homes. Some people love all the holiday entertainment...
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