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Use Nonfinishing to Break Writer’s Block

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Few things in a writer’s life are worse that staring at a screen groping for words for what seems like an eternity. Some writers can compose as fast as they can type, but most mortals’ writing process is more of a struggle. There may or may not be a way to escape the struggle entirely, [...]

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Actually Using Your Notebooks

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Whether you’re a writer, artist, scientist, or just a sentient human being, almost nothing helps stimulate the thinking and creative process more than good notebook — provided it’s actually used. In a recent post, Time, Attention and Creative Work, Merlin Mann issued the following warning about notebooks for erstwhile creatives: A notebook is basically the [...]

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