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Dreaming of writing

Oct 23, 2017Nov 3, 2017 The Writing HabitLeave a comment

Writing is nothing more than a guided dream. Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream by night. Just write. Don't wait. For if you wait, you may never start. take what is nearest at hand, accept it and then work hard to transform it. (with thanks to [...]

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Lean back and daydream

Jul 19, 2017Jul 1, 2017 The Writing HabitLeave a comment

If you are stumped by something - stop and daydream. Build in time into your writing time to lean back and close your eyes. Don’t think. Just let your mind wander. Trust that when you return from your trance, words will surprise you. Daydreaming is a form of trance, allowing flashes of insight come into [...]

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