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Destined to Write

August 29, 2021August 29, 2021 zarawest

Writing is an adventure with a destination. To write freely and creatively a writer needs to have a clear mind, inner joy, and a path to travel. Here are some steps to take on your trip.

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Improve Your Focus: Try the Writer’s Magic Bowl

January 26, 2021February 27, 2021 zarawest

Do you have trouble maintaining your focus while writing? Are you easily distracted by things around you? Try the habit-changing Magic Jar. Continue reading Improve Your Focus: Try the Writer’s Magic Bowl

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A Creative Focus for 2021

January 10, 2021February 27, 2021 zarawest

Working within limitations actually forces our brains to solve problems more creatively. Continue reading A Creative Focus for 2021

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Organize and De-Clutter Your Writing Zone

July 31, 2019October 23, 2020 zarawest

~ Make it Beautiful ! Organizing is something you do before you do something, so when you do it, it is not all mixed up. ~ A.A. Milne   Last month, while pondering my Big Word FOCUS, I learned that maintaining one’s … Continue reading Organize and De-Clutter Your Writing Zone

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How I Learned to Focus

February 6, 2019October 23, 2020 zarawest

~ Becoming a Focused Writer ~ Being able to focus is always an issue for a creative writer. No one is telling you what story world to invent nor how to get yourself in the seat, start writing, and then … Continue reading How I Learned to Focus

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I love to read

I love to read: Why reading during NaNoWri is a bad Idea

November 20, 2016October 23, 2020 zarawest

I love to read. In fact, I don’t just love it– I am compelled to read. I read everything. If there is a newspaper in the recycle bin, I read it. If there is a cereal box on the table, … Continue reading I love to read: Why reading during NaNoWri is a bad Idea

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