Become a Writer Today

Become a Writer Today

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Become a Writer Today episodes

  • 7 Odd Productivity Tricks for Writers
    Would you like to get out of the starting blocks faster when your alarm clock sounds? If so, you need a morning ritual or routine you adhere to without question. Beethoven, for example, went for an early morning walk each day with a pocket notebook to capture ideas before composing.He did all right.In The Creative Habit, American choreographer Twyla Tharp explained, "It's Pavlovian: Follow the routine, (and) get a creative pay off."So what rituals can you follow to rise up and start the day the right way?Find out in this episode.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/message

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    9 min
  • How to Conquer the Loneliness That Comes With Being a Writer
    Writing is a lonely job. It demands spending extended periods by yourself working on articles, stories or books, often without feedback from others.Look at the work spaces of many famous writers, and you'll find them typing away in basements, coffee shops and rooms at the tops of their houses or backs of their apartments. The American poet Raymond Carver, for example, often wrote on a notepad in his car.The big question is: How can you balance the time you need by yourself to create and the accompanying feelings of loneliness?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/message

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    10 min
  • Want to Become More Creative? Take a Nap Every Day
    Lots of top writers and creative professionals nap every day. It will help you find more ideas and focus on your writing. In this episode, I explain how to nap effectively and get away with it, based on an interview with Christoper Lindholst CEO of Metronaps.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/message

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    8 min
  • What You Can Learn About Success from Malcolm Gladwell
    Malcolm Gladwell is one of the world's top business writers, but did you know he struggled to find success for years?In this episode, I explain how Gladwell made peace with marketing and writing and what you can learn from his approach.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/message

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    9 min
  • The Best Grammar Checker in 2018: Whitesmoke vs Ginger vs Grammarly
    What's the best grammar checker you can use in 2018?Or are you looking for the best online proofreading software? As a writer who loves tools, I've tested some of the most popular proofreading tools and best grammar checkers for writers, bloggers and authors.In this post, I'll explain what's the best proofreading software and grammar checker software in 2018 and what you need to know about each one of these tools.I'll also review Ginger and Whitesmoke in detail.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/message

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    14 min
  • 4 Timeless Productivity Lessons from Albert Einstein
    Albert Einstein knew how to work hard, and he also knew when to take time off. He once said, "I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious."Einstein's curiosity drove him as a child, adult and older man to pursue scientific ideas and projects that are still applicable today, such as his famous Theory of Relativity. His life and approach to work, as detailed by Walter Isaacson, offers many lessons if you want to become more productive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/message

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    7 min
  • 3 Timeless Productivity Lessons from Benjamin Franklin
    Author. Printer. Politician. Scientist. Postmaster. Founding father. As one of the leading thinkers and public figures of the eighteenth century, Benjamin Franklin knew a thing or two about getting things done—and playing the whistle (more on that later).He demonstrated a tremendous stability to balance competing projects, interests and jobs. So how did he accomplish so much during his lifetime, and how can you apply these mental strategies today?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/message

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    8 min
  • The Power of Creativity
    Where are you going next?”I was sick of this question.I was nearly two months into a summer backpackingtrip around Brazil, and I’d begun to loathe the backpackersaround me. They kept asking me questions – not becausethey cared about my answer, but so they could prove theirexperiences were more valid – and I was tired of it.I guess I was jealous....In this episode I narrate an extract from The Power of Creativity and explain how you can find better ideas for your creative projects.Find out more by visiting thepowerofcreativitybook.com--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/message

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    13 min
  • What I Learnt By Writing Over One Million Words in a Journal
    This is a follow on episode where I elaborate on my journal writing practice. It's also based on this detailed article I wrote for Better Humans on Medium: https://betterhumans.coach.me/how-to-start-a-journaling-habit-today-99d5f98fe8ccResourceshttps://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/episodes/Why-Journal-Writing-Is-Such-a-Valuable-Practice-e16buc--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/becomeawritertoday/message

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    13 min
  • Riffing on Kurt Vonnegut's Rules for Writers

    Kurt Vonnegut got over his fears about becoming an author. He learnt how to write great books… and how to sell them.

    He also crafted eight rules for struggling and fearful writers… but they apply to all types of writing, even if you’re crafting the copy for the back of a cereal box.

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    Kurt Vonnegut’s Rules for Writing

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    16 min

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Do you want to share your story, earn more money and make an impact with your writing? You're in the right place. On the Become a Writer Today podcast, Bryan Collins interviews creatives and…