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How to compile with your own cover in Scrivener
I have decided to make a digital version of my commonplace book. The first thing I did was to make a cover for it in Scrivener. If you also want to learn how to compile with your own cover in Scrivener, watch the video below. How to compile PDF with your own cover in Scrivener […]
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How to use cycle syncing for writing a first draft
When I first heard about biohacking, my mind went straight to a utopia/dystopia science fiction world. However, it is much more down-to-earth and revolves more around aligning the body to both inner and outer conditions. For women, this includes the menstrual cycle. Syncing up with this cycle makes it possible to tap into the natural […]
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Bypass procrastination with nine new words a week
This blog post is a rewrite of one of the lessons from module five of the Fill your notebook course. The course, has been designed to bypass procrastination by having fun while writing. While reading this blog post, enjoy playing around with single words because when it all comes to all, words are the building blocks of writing. […]
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How to use the story behind tall poppy syndrome
What is tall poppy syndrome The poppy pops out with its bright red color. Usually appreciated for its beauty, the flower has also become part of a saying for when the general public dislikes someone for standing out on merits and deliberately puts this person down. It is called cutting down the tall poppies and […]
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Dance the tango on the typewriter
This week I am reading Absolutely on Music by Haruki Murakami. Reading the quote below, I remembered one of the first posts I wrote here, The rushing rhythm of writing. It is a movie review of Our Last Tango about Maria Nives who wants nothing but to dance the tango. The rhythm runs through her […]
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How to deal with old journals – keep or toss?
I am in the process of moving as we are selling our house. The decluttering is in full gear and I had to ask the difficult question how to deal with old journals – keep or toss? 1. Keep or toss? – Pros and cons First, I went with the old and tested process of […]