Archive for the "Thoughts on writing" Category

My list of reasons why people like lists

So, I was trying to brainstorm some ideas on potential topics I could cover. As a way of letting the creativity flow I did what the majority of writers do in such a situation – I began writing down a series of potential titles. As I motored my way through a whole bunch of possible [...]

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Hello 2012

Blwyddyn Newydd Dda! Bit late, but hey ho. So, once again I come on here and start typing with a message along the lines of “must write more”. Becomng a bit of a cliche if you ask me – which I am going to pretend that you did. That is why one (I ended up [...]

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I’ve lost my creative writing mojo…

It is official – I can say without fear of contradiction that I am knee deep in the bog of writer’s block (in my own personal life – I hasten to add). It’s an odd thing – in the past when I would talk with “others” about writer’s block, I was very much of the [...]

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Writing To Influence

The power of writing is something which I find staggering. The way in which someone – anyone – can shape and control (ok, control might be too strong, influence might be a better word) how another human being reacts simply through the written word never ceases to amaze me. Careful word choice – as well as using [...]

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Writing: SEO Article Basic Rules

Writing a good article to help you with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) – a SEO Article if you will – can be done by anyone as long as you know the nature of the beast and follow a few simple steps. I truly believe this. This might seem like an odd thing to say, seeing [...]

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