Tag: writing
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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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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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Tranquility in the midst of commotion
The lilacs were in full bloom when I got the idea for this blog post, but now they are sacking a bit. I let a far too busy June keep me away from my writing practice. The corona restrictions where I live have lifted, and more and more people are getting vaccinated. This means we […]
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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. […]
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Write more in March Challenge
At the beginning of the year, I decided to assign four months to write my memoir. Now at the halfway mark, I want to ramp it up to create momentum for the second part of this writing phase. So I have created a Write More in March challenge for myself. My goal is to write […]