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In a recent writers’ group meeting, we discussed goal setting. One writer said: “Goal setting isn’t for me. Life’s too stressful now. What’s the point of goals when so much is changing?” Many agreed. I agreed too. It’s easy to feel burned out by goals; you can set a goal, then your life derails. Within … Read more
Several readers had questions about starting a bullet journal. The most common question was: one journal or two? When you’re starting out and you haven’t built a journaling habit, it’s usually best to stick with one notebook. Your bullet journal: one or several? In Bullet Journal Your Novel: Free Up Your Mind, And Write, I … Read more
Are you achieving your goals? Chances are that you aren’t. In one of the online meetings of our writers’ group, we discussed the ways in which life has changed. Those changes mean that for most of us, it’s time to set new goals. Perhaps you need to change the goals you set at the beginning … Read more
If you’re a writer, chances are you’re thinking about developing good writing habits. My work colleague Alex is a writer too. We usually complain about the fact that we “don’t have time” to write. Now, since we’re saving commuting time and working from home, we’re encouraging each other to write. With any luck, by the … Read more
Evernote has been one of my most-used and loved apps since 2008—I recommend the Evernote app to everyone I meet because you get to keep your life in your pocket. Your work life too, if you’re a marketer and writer, as I am. (By the way, if you’re a light user, or just want to … Read more
We’re in February of 2020. Are you keeping your New Year’s resolutions and getting things done? It’s OK if you’ve let your resolutions slip. I have, sadly. If you’re one of those magical beings who hasn’t, kudos! My writing buddy and I were commiserating on how wretchedly we were doing writing-wise this year. How would … Read more