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How to Structure Your Writing Day With Francesco Cirillo

It was around eight or nine years ago that I first came across the Pomodora Technique and it changed the way that I write.

Francesco Cirillo developed the technique to help businesses and individuals improve and increase their productivity in a simple, fast and gentle way.

You can use it to help structure your writing day.

Before you listen to the podcast, take some time to think about how you currently structure your day. 

In this episode we talk about:

The difference betwe...

What is An Inappropriate Colloquialism? Answered.

What is an inappropriate colloquialism?

As you work to become a better, stronger writer, you may succumb to some common writing errors.

You probably already know you should avoid passive voice and check your work carefully for spelling errors, but are you letting other problems slip in? 

A common error in writing is using colloquialisms. 

Here's a closer look at what colloquialisms are and how they can sneak into your writing to keep it from being strong and to the point. We'll ...

The 10 Best Leadership Books Every Entrepreneur Must Read

What are the best leadership books available today? 

Over the past few years, I've read dozens of leadership books and listened to many audiobooks by entrepreneurs, CEOs, and business leaders.

I like this genre because we can learn from an entrepreneur or leader in their field without ever meeting them.

If you want to start a business, you can pick up advice and strategies that will help you grow it faster. And if you want to become well-known within your industry or improve your le...

Simple Steps to Becoming a More Productive Writer With Arthur Worsley

Productivity is something that's fascinated me over the years, in fact, it's how I started Become a Writer Today.

It also led me to stay in touch with my guest Arthur Worsley, who I first met at a mastermind a couple of years ago.

He's an expert when it comes to productivity. His blog, the Art of Living (formerly Faster to Master), was created to show people how easy it is to stop working harder and accomplish more.

One of the big arguments against productivity is, you never get to the bottom o...

Ensure vs. Insure: How to Use These Terms Correctly

Ensure vs. insure, what’s the difference?

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.

Ensure and insure are two examples of homophones often cited as confused words.

Using ensure and insure correctly will help your writing become clearer and more accurate.

The english language is sometimes confusing.

So, in this short article we examine how you can use these commonly misunderstood english words. And we offer some practical writing tip...

How to Turn Your Passion for Writing Into Profit With Michelle Vandepas

You may have heard the cliché about the penniless starving artist.

That is true to some degree however, it's easier than ever before to earn a living as a writer or creative, thanks to the tools and software currently available.

But where and how do you turn your passion for writing into profit?

Michelle Vandepas is the co-owner and co-founder of GracePoint publishing, and not only is she an expert in self-publishing, but she also helps many authors turn their books into published w...

Set Up vs. Setup: What’s the Difference?

Set up vs. setup. What is the difference?

For those who are getting paid to write, learning to use words correctly is a critical part of the process.

The words setup and set up are sometimes confusing. In one instance, the word is a noun or adjective, but when used as a verb it's written as two words.

How can you keep these two terms straight in your writing? When you learn the difference between them, using them properly gets easier.

Here is a closer look at setup vs. set up a...

What Is The Best Keyboard For Writers? 5 Great Options

What is the best keyboard for writers?

Whether you're typing a book, a web page, or your next blog post, you spend hours on hours every day tapping away at your desktop or on your iPad.

From the vast range of good keyboards currently available on the market, some stand out as especially well-suited to the needs of writers.  

All the keyboards in this article provides enjoyable typing experiences.

None of the keyboards mentioned here are tenkeyless keyboard models (A tenkeyless ...

50 Top Quotes About Creativity For When You Need a Little Inspiration

Are you looking for quotes about creativity?

Tools are nice, but we all need a little inspiration sometimes

When you're stuck or feeling creatively drained, the best place to look is often in the writings of creative people you admire.

I've gathered 50 top creativity quotes that inspire me and other writers and you can find them below.

Maya Angelou

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.”

Arthur Ashe

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

Saul B...

40 Easy Part Time Jobs to Boost Your Income (2020)

Looking for a part time job? 

Sometimes we could all use a little bit of extra income on the side.

Part time jobs make an attractive side hustle for a college student, a struggling writer, parents with small kids at home, and just about anyone who may need to make extra cash. 

Even the retiree who is bored with staying home could do with something productive to stay occupied.

But where do you find these easy part time jobs? And which are the best ones that pay well?

In this a...