Category: Writing Practice
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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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A end-of-year reflection question for writers
I love to dream big and set goals for the new year. What I am not so good at is reviewing the old year. It seems overwhelming and boring to me. However, I learned from Julia Cameron, the author of The Artists Way, that boredom often is a sign of fear. That is why I decided […]
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Christmas countdown writing challenge
Love the time of Christmas and also want to make time for some writing – join the Christmas countdown writing challenge. It is the first day of December, and I am sitting at my desk looking out at the snow. Last year my daughter was too young to understand all the festivities of Christmas but […]
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Write to the calm rhythm of your soul
This is the first share of a line of online writing sessions. The practice will be free to access here on the blog Writingdates. Follow the easy instructions and start to write. At the end of the practice I hope you felt the joy of writing.
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Watch a Movie and Write
I like to go to the cinema to watch a movie and then write afterward when I need inspiration. La La Land and Creative Living Snow fell heavy on the streets as I stepped into the theatre. It is the last month of winter and the sun has been hiding for a long time. […]