News from Sarah Painter
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Monday Motivation: Treats
While we may write because we love it, completing (and revising) a novel is Hard Work. Plus, as it’s a solo effort, you have to be your own ‘good boss’. I don’t know about you, but this is definitely an area I could improve… I’m pretty good at setting my…
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Monday Motivation: The Art of Procrastination
Okay, I know that isn’t a promising title for a motivational post, but bear with me… The Art of Procrastination: A Guide to Effective Dawdling, Lollygagging and Postponing (written by Stanford philosophy professor John Perry) is concise, witty and surprisingly useful. It offers reassurance, as well as stealth tactics that will…
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Friday Five: The Writing Life
Friday again! In my part of the world the kids are on holiday from school so it’s been a week of snatched moments on the laptop* and many games of Boggle. Which, just to be clear, is brilliant. I love Boggle. This week, I’ve been thinking about the writing life.…