Category Archives: Productivity

Writing Power’s Writers’ Circle: Git ‘R Done Edition

Posted on May 12, 2008 by loren

Okay, Writing Power Writers’ Circle members, I’ve given us all some time in May to finish our April goals. (Sometimes you need just one more weekend, right?) How did you do? Let us know in the comments. We’re eager to … Continue reading →

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Writing Power Writers’ Circle April Update: Reality Check Edition

Posted on April 14, 2008 by loren

In my last Writers’ Circle post, I asked our writers to report on whether they achieved their March writing goals and what they had planned for April. Writers’ Circle member Adam kindly reminded me that I hadn’t updated the group … Continue reading →

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Ask The Writers: Overcoming Writer’s Block

Posted on March 21, 2008 by loren

Writer’s block. Two innocuous looking words, responsible for a lot of misery. What is writer’s block? In some ways, writer’s block is like procrastination. You may be reluctant to work on a writing project because of fear: you are unsure whether the project will succeed, … Continue reading →

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Streamline Your Writing With Outcomes Measurement

Posted on March 19, 2008 by loren

As most of you know, I currently work full time as a college English professor. Before that, however, I spent a year as a full time grant writer for an educational nonprofit organization. The grant writing world is quite different … Continue reading →

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Use Writing To Make Yourself Irreplaceable

Posted on March 17, 2008 by loren

As this blog’s regular followers will no doubt have noticed, I try to vary Writing Power’s content in a few ways. For example, I try to write posts covering all stages of the writing process, from invention to editing. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Productivity | Tagged professional writing, progress reports, writing, writing tips | 1 Comment

18 Questions For Revisions That Work

Posted on March 14, 2008 by loren

Welcome to Writing Power, the site that aims to help people enrich their lives by improving their writing. If you like what you read, I hope you’ll become a regular reader by subscribing to Writing Power’s RSS feed. In addition, … Continue reading →

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Avoid These Common Idea Killers

Posted on February 28, 2008 by loren

The idea-gathering stage is a magical place, full of imagination and inspiration. I haven’t met a writer yet who doesn’t relish the free flowing ease that the term “invention stage” connotes. Invention is fun. This attitude may be partly to … Continue reading →

Posted in Productivity, The Writing Process | Tagged blog writing, brainstorming, freewriting, ideas, invention stage, writing, writing process | 1 Comment

Hack Those Unfulfilled Intentions

Posted on February 18, 2008 by loren

One thing I like most about personal productivity/personal development/self improvement blogs is that they try to turn wishes and dreams into plans and actions. They work to remove the stumbling blocks that keep “someday I want to” from turning into … Continue reading →

Posted in Productivity, The Power of Writing | Tagged freewriting, motivation, Productivity, writing, writing tips | 4 Comments

Achieve Your Writing Goals Tomorrow By Starting Today

Posted on February 6, 2008 by loren

Some days, you really feel productive: you are crossing things off your to-do list (or “next actions” list for those GTDers among us) left and right. There’s nothing you can’t do. Other days, it seems as though you spend all … Continue reading →

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3 New Ways To Get Started Drafting

Posted on January 29, 2008 by loren

One reason I love personal productivity/life development/organization blogs is that they provide some great tips for overcoming procrastination. The blogosphere is full of them, and they’re great fun to read. (Check out Leo Babuta’s Top 20 Motivation Hacks – An … Continue reading →

Posted in Productivity, The Writing Process | Tagged blog writing, drafting, getting started, procrastination, Productivity, writing tips | 1 Comment