Matt Thomas' Tips on Writing, and Getting Things Done!
This week on my blog I've had 2 guests, and this is my second. I'm joined by Matt Thomas as he tells us about some of his writing tips! Let's see what he has to say then!
Tips on Writing, and Getting Things Done!
So this is one of my first guest blogs, so I'm unsure how this will go and whether this wil be useful; but I can damn try.
So I know that this blog is mainly about writing and tips on writing, so this will have a loose basis to help you along and make you feel that little bit better and happier about what you write, bbut also what you do from a day to day basis.
Now I'm not saying I follow my own rules, and I'm not trying to be hypocritical or condisending in any sort but I know when i follow these tips it does help.
So here's my tips, so of them will contridict themselves, but lets see what happens:
Firstly, the way I work the best is to have a set deadline, If there is no deadline, even if it's not as important a deadline as say a university essay deadline, or a work deadline but it is still important to have in the back of your head to think 'If I finish this much work by this time'
Not only will you get more work done than normal but you will have more time to do other tasks and finish the tasks quicker than normally.
Secondly, enjoy what your doing, and if your not enjoying it? why not, think it over, make it more fun. Now for me I like to listen to music whilst working, and also in life, I try and have fun, keep young and not get too involved unless I really have to.
Thirdly, if you base your work on things you know or have seen, it's going to come to you easier, ofcourse you still may stumble on some of the finer details, but there's a difference between writing a story about a character who feels lost and you have, at one stage felt the same than writing about a character who is lost and you don't know how it feels properly.
Fourth, this is more just in life. Don't try and rush into anything, don't rush your work, or your life. It does not help, if anything standards start to drop and things get a little bit out of shape.
And finally, live for the moment, I know how cheesy that is, but you should understand what I mean. There is no point in sitting around, compalaining that nothing happens and you don't do anything and it upsets you. If your bored, go out, find new friends or join a club. If you want to go somewhere or do something, just go and do it. I'm not saying drop everything and put other people out by doing these things.
So, as I said, I'm not saying these are the hints and tips for a perfect life, not even saying it may help and I'm guessing you already knew all these hint, but isn't it obvious? It's what we already know but we forget them all the time, I know I do, so not only am I trying to remind and help you, I'm also trying to remind myself and keep myself inspired.
Thoughts?
Agree? Disagree?
If you liked this, then you might want to head on over to Matt's blog: http://mattthom-andco.blogspot.co.uk/
-Joseph
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Tips on Writing, and Getting Things Done!
So this is one of my first guest blogs, so I'm unsure how this will go and whether this wil be useful; but I can damn try.
So I know that this blog is mainly about writing and tips on writing, so this will have a loose basis to help you along and make you feel that little bit better and happier about what you write, bbut also what you do from a day to day basis.
Now I'm not saying I follow my own rules, and I'm not trying to be hypocritical or condisending in any sort but I know when i follow these tips it does help.
So here's my tips, so of them will contridict themselves, but lets see what happens:
Firstly, the way I work the best is to have a set deadline, If there is no deadline, even if it's not as important a deadline as say a university essay deadline, or a work deadline but it is still important to have in the back of your head to think 'If I finish this much work by this time'
Not only will you get more work done than normal but you will have more time to do other tasks and finish the tasks quicker than normally.
Secondly, enjoy what your doing, and if your not enjoying it? why not, think it over, make it more fun. Now for me I like to listen to music whilst working, and also in life, I try and have fun, keep young and not get too involved unless I really have to.
Thirdly, if you base your work on things you know or have seen, it's going to come to you easier, ofcourse you still may stumble on some of the finer details, but there's a difference between writing a story about a character who feels lost and you have, at one stage felt the same than writing about a character who is lost and you don't know how it feels properly.
Fourth, this is more just in life. Don't try and rush into anything, don't rush your work, or your life. It does not help, if anything standards start to drop and things get a little bit out of shape.
And finally, live for the moment, I know how cheesy that is, but you should understand what I mean. There is no point in sitting around, compalaining that nothing happens and you don't do anything and it upsets you. If your bored, go out, find new friends or join a club. If you want to go somewhere or do something, just go and do it. I'm not saying drop everything and put other people out by doing these things.
So, as I said, I'm not saying these are the hints and tips for a perfect life, not even saying it may help and I'm guessing you already knew all these hint, but isn't it obvious? It's what we already know but we forget them all the time, I know I do, so not only am I trying to remind and help you, I'm also trying to remind myself and keep myself inspired.
Thoughts?
Agree? Disagree?
If you liked this, then you might want to head on over to Matt's blog: http://mattthom-andco.blogspot.co.uk/
-Joseph
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