Word Magic
Want an easier (and more fun) way to plan and outline? If you hate outlining, storyboarding may be for you. What’s a storyboard? I think of it as a comic book, or page. According to Merriam-Webster, it’s: …a panel or series of panels on which a set of sketches is arranged depicting consecutively the important changes of scene and action … Read more
How’s your imagination? Everyone is creative and imaginative. However, writers tend to be more imaginative than most. As we discussed in this article on creative strategy, anxiety is a normal part of the creative process. Unfortunately, your imaginative faculties may make your anxiety worse: Here’s the thing about sudden unexplained anxiety: we tend to ascribe reasons to it to justify … Read more
Want to organize your life—and your business? Use a mind map. Not only can mind maps improve your memory (you’re six times more likely to remember something if you use words and images), they help you to take in a mass of information at a glance. A mind map helps you to reduce stress and achieve your goals Creating a … Read more
Do you use Markdown? If you want to write and publish anywhere, Markdown makes it easy. Inspiration can strike when you’re out and about, or sitting on your sofa watching a DVD. Although you can jot down a few words in the Notes app on your phone, this material is throwaway text. If you want to publish it, you’ll need … Read more
Do you have a writer’s website? Although many writers believe they don’t need a website—they’ve got a Facebook page, or they post on LinkedIn—relying on these networks can be a sad mistake. All these years later, I’m still annoyed about Posterous. If you’re wondering what Posterous might be: it was my salutary lesson in building on sand. Your writer’s website: … Read more