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January 20, 2020
FlexJobs Review 2020. Is It Worth It?
How legit is FlexJobs? What is it and how much can you get paid?
With endless sites that tout vast lists of remote-jobs, part-time jobs, and freelance writing jobs, it's tough to know which are legitimate and which will leave you high and dry (and hundreds of dollars poorer).
In this FlexJobs review, we explain what this site does and how it works. Plus, you can claim a FlexJobs promo code.
Sign up for FlexJobs today and use promo code FLEXLIFE to save up to 30%!
What is FlexJobs?FlexJobs...
January 15, 2020
How To Find More Time to Write by Becoming Indistractable with Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal 168 hours.
Every writer, no matter what stage they're at in their careers, gets the same amount of time each week to waste or spend.
So can you accomplish more with what you have?
Nir Eyal is the author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. He's also an angel investor, productivity consultant, and former university lecturer.
He explains:
How timeboxing and constraints can help writers become more productive.Why he spent five years writing
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January 10, 2020
Best Grammar Checker 2020: Whitesmoke vs Ginger vs Grammarly vs ProWritingAid
What's the best grammar checker you can use in 2020?
As a writer who loves tools, I've had the opportunity to thoroughly test some of the most popular proofreading tools and best online grammar checkers for writers, bloggers and authors.
BEST GRAMMAR CHECKER 2019 [image error]GRAMMARLYEasy to use thanks to a great user interfaceFeatures a powerful online grammar checkerGreat writing insightsTRY GRAMMARLY 
GINGERFree version of Ginger is relatively powerfulUseful for non-English native speakers...
January 9, 2020
The Fiction Formula and Self-Publishing Quickly with Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant
Johnny B. Truant and Sean Platt Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant co-founded Sterling & Stone and are the authors of a touchstone non-fiction book Write. Publish. Repeat. They've just released the follow up to that book The Fiction Formula and are co-hosts of the Story Studio podcast.
In this interview, Johnny and Sean explain:
Why they stopped creating courses and hosting in-person events for authorsHow they're going to publish 150 books next year (yes, 150!)What it takes to generate...
January 1, 2020
How Meditation Helps Creativity with Dr. Megan Jones of Headspace
Dr. Megan Jones Dr. Megan Jones is the chief science officer at Headspace, the company behind the popular meditation app of the same name. Meditation offers several benefits for entrepreneurs, leaders, and creatives.
In this interview, she explains:
How meditation enables creative thinkingHow to get started meditating even if you have no timeWhat happens when you practice for just three weeksThe type of meditation creatives should start withAnd lots more.
You can read more about this...
December 30, 2019
The Best Writing Utensils: An Ultimate Guide
What are the best writing utensils available today?
Pens. Cups. Software. Desks. Lamps. A computer. Notepads.
It’s hard to know what to pick and what to skip. This is particularly true if you’re a writer on a budget who wants to spend money only on the essentials.
Writing can be demanding and difficult, so why make it any harder?
The right set up and writing utensils should improve your creative process rather than complicate it.
For example, taking notes with a good pen is a pleasure, and...
December 25, 2019
Creativity for Writers with Dr. Roger Firestien
Do you want to become a more creative writer?
Dr. Roger Firestien is a creativity consultant and senior faculty member at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at the State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo State College. He's also the author of Create in a Flash: A Leader's Recipe for Breakthrough Innovation.
In this interview, Roger explains:
How creativity works for writers (Discover more about this in my Forbes post here)Why it's important to force connections between...December 18, 2019
Writing a Book About Leadership With Mark Brown, of Outward Bound
Mark Brown What does it take to become a great leader?
There are many great books on this topic. One book I read recently is Outward Bound Lessons to Live a Life of Leadership by Mark Brown.
From Ohio, Brown has worked with the learning and leadership organisation Outward Bound for over twenty years and has served as a transformational coach in many industries.
In this podcast episode, he explains:
Why he wrote a book about leadershipHow to apply the 70/20/10 leadership model (Read more...December 16, 2019
The 35 Best Gifts For Writers to Inspire Creativity and Hone Their Craft
Have you been looking for the perfect gift for a writer whether they are a friend, family member or coworker? Many people struggle to know what to buy a writer.
Or are you a writer, coming up blank when asked what gift you would like?
As a writer, I understand. With so many gift options, choosing just one can be overwhelming.
To help people buy the perfect gift for writers, I’ve created a list of my top 35 favourite literary gifts.
Writer Joseph Epstein wrote, “Eighty-one percent of...
December 12, 2019
How to Write a Good Recipe Book With Sean McCormack, Author and Head Vet of Tails
Sean McCormack You don't have to write a novel or a 60,000 magnum opus to become an author. Successful recipe books can earn authors a healthy paycheque and build a brand in a way that's just not possible through other forms of media.
Sean McCormack is the head vet for Tails, a pet food company that provides personalised dog food in the United Kingdom and France. He's also the co-author of The Happy Dog Cookbook, a recipe book for dogs.
In this interview McCormack explains:
Why he co-wrote a...
