The Pomodoro is another a great tool for dissertation writers. The little clock that looks like a tomato, or one of the new apps or other countdown timers, has helped many writers ease into writing, one 25-minute chunk at a time. It helps writers push away distractions, to focus, and ...
Whatever your situation, you need the support of fellow writers: of people who truly get it. Ideally, that will be through personal connections in a writing group (whether online or offline)– though if that seems like too big a step, even reading writing blogs and books can help you feel...
J.K. Rowling is known as one of the most inspirational modern writers, and she’s known for encouraging others with writing advice that tells them to make the most of what they have where they are, whether that means jotting down ideas in spare moments or rewriting plot points to suit ...
Finding the right name for a character is always a critical first step for me. I can’t just put in a placeholder or any old name in a first draft, I really have to be sure of at least the main character’s name before I can find the right voice. Usually female character names ar...
For the youngest writers, a simple “Thank You” with their name is perfect, but older kids can practice using their very-best handwriting to say what they are thankful for. Just be sure to let them pick out their own stationery, which makes it way more fun for them. And how great ...
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is struggling with reading. He/she does not seem to enjoy it and does not want to do it. Choosing books that he/she like and reading them with him/her at home will help build a love of reading. frequently turns in incomplete homework or does not hand in any homework. Encouraging __...
“Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway, the two characters argue over whether or not to have an abortion, but the story ends with them ordering drinks and avoiding the subject. The open-ended ending leaves the resolution of the story’s conflict unresolved, encouraging the reader ...
Your friends and family might even be encouraging you to write. But you struggle with: How to begin How to start fleshing out your ideas How to know whether the timing is right You might even wonder if youshouldwrite a book. Do you have what it takes?
As more people look for strategies to increase their health and lower their environmental effect, organic living has become rather popular recently. Advocates like Joseph Mercola emphasize this lifestyle, encouraging the use of natural, chemical-free products—especially in food and household items. By...