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How Best To Find Inspiration and Motivation While Writing

How Best To Find Inspiration and Motivation While Writing

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December 15, 2020 By User Submitted Posts Leave a Comment

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Writing is a long and arduous process. After long periods of brainstorming & instantaneously rejecting ideas, endless conflicts about the nature of the content, multiple writer’s blocks and periodic existential crises, most writers can finally end up with something that may or may not be what they wanted all along. If you are a frequent […]

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9 Tricks to Writing When You’re Not in the Mood

9 Tricks to Writing When You’re Not in the Mood

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October 11, 2020 By User Submitted Posts Leave a Comment

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A few years back, when my mom was diagnosed with OCD, we experienced a terrible phase of life. After many ups and downs, and with the help of intense psychotherapists, my mother was able to overcome the condition. My mother’s condition pinched my heart deeply, and therefore, I decided to write a book on dealing […]

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5 Monthly International Writing Contests you Should Participate in

5 Monthly International Writing Contests you Should Participate in

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February 19, 2019 By Martha Kingsmike 3 Comments

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If you love writing, then getting paid for it is a huge plus. Check out these writing contests open to all countries and unlike most international contests, entry is free! They all have month occurrences, so feel free to bookmark this post for future applications. 1. The Writing District Contest This is a monthly short […]

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The 2019 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize is Open for Submissions

The 2019 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize is Open for Submissions

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February 13, 2019 By Martha Kingsmike 1 Comment

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Submissions for the 2019 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize have begun. This is an international prize and entries are accepted from writers of any nationality, writing in English. Only fictional works are accepted. An adventure story is expected to: Take the reader on an epic journey, exploring new horizons – be they historical or geographical Explore the […]

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7 Annoying Rumours About Writers/Writing

7 Annoying Rumours About Writers/Writing

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July 4, 2018 By Martha Kingsmike 7 Comments

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Let’s just dive right into it: 1. Writers Are Crazy and Introverts This is usually the first assumption people have of writers. That we talk to papers rather than human beings doesn’t make us crazy, and because we choose staying home to finish a book over clubbing doesn’t mean we are introverts. Stop saying that! […]

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How To Cast Out The Evil Spirit Of Writer’s Block

How To Cast Out The Evil Spirit Of Writer’s Block

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June 22, 2018 By Martha Kingsmike 5 Comments

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Writer’s block is the nemesis of writing, and every writer comes across it every once in a while. This unavoidable ‘psychological coma’ freezes creativity and it is very frustrating to overcome. It can last for hours, and in some cases, years! Writer’s block is tricky, so don’t push yourself. Be patient and your imaginations will […]

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Reading Habits That Can Make You Bald

Reading Habits That Can Make You Bald

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June 21, 2018 By Martha Kingsmike 10 Comments

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Reading is beautiful, but like any other mental act, it can cause great damage if not done properly. There are some habits readers make that can terribly affect their health, and among these habits are: 1. Reading more than one book at the same time Reading isn’t like watching a movie. In a movie, the […]

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