Why aren’t you running your writing life? You’re spending hours a day trolling that writing group you joined on Facebook, cheering on others’ wins, and supporting those who struggle with motivation. The latter, dollface, is you. You’re lazy, and it isn’t a good look. I have a few things to say abou
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Guest blogger Brian Sztabnik isolates four steps to becoming a better writer - Purpose, Organization, Evidence and Thesis (POET) - and, with this prewriting exercise, encourages his students to 'be POETs' before writing their essays.
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"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are, it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. That's how winning is done. Now if you know what you're worth then go out and get what you're worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you want to be because of him, her or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that." - Rocky Balboa I remember watching a short fragment from Rocky Balboa where this quote is from. It was the first time that I felt motivated by a speech someone gave. At that time I just started blogging for a few months and I didn't wanted that anybody I knew would know that I've had a blog because I was really insecure about it and scared for bad reactions. After seeing this fragment I got so motivated and told some friends and family about my blog. It was probably the hardest thing for me to do at that time, but I was so happy and especially proud of myself that I did it. This speech told me that no matter how much negativity people would give me about having a blog, this was something that I really liked and cared about. So why would I let other people's reactions affect this? At the end of the day, everyone has the right to have their own opinion. The choice is in your own hands on how you deal with it. Is it really worth it to just stop doing something that you actually like just because someone else doesn't like it? After having this positive experience, I've decided to search for more similar video's on youtube. This was the moment I discovered TED Talks. I literally watched for hours that day and I'm still watching them. In these video's you'll see people from all over the world who are spreading their ideas about any topic you can probably think of in short, but powerful talks (which only lasts for about 18 minutes). When seeing these talks, I truly believe that everyone should give this a try because the ideas and stories that these people share could change your mindset or attitude. And on the other hand, it's just very interesting and worth it to at least give it a try. These kind of video's have been motivating me for so many times. Lots of the stories where they are talking about could sound very familiar, which give you a feeling of understanding and support. The ideas that are being discussed are told from a personal perspective, which makes it easier to understand or even applicable in your own life. Website TED: https://www.ted.com
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I am unapologetically a podcast junkie--ask anyone. They're a great way to expand your knowledge of the world, get advice from the pros, and listen to some great stories. This makes them a valuable resource for writers, and I've rounded up my top ten to help you grow in your skills and knowledge. 88 Cups of Tea features interviews with authors, discussing everything from going through rejection, drawing inspiration from family stories, and the struggles of querying an agent. The host, Yin Chang, can be a little long-winded at times, but it gives you valuable insight into the lives and habits of published, well-known authors. Run time: 40 minutes to an hour Hosted by the quirky and lovable Kirsten Oliphant, Create If Writing includes insight both on the craft of writing and on building your platform, that ever ambiguous goal of the writer. Episodes can be Kirsten discussing a topic on her own or she sometimes brings on a guest to have a more in-depth conversation. Run time: 30 to 40 minutes Write or Die is a newer podcast, but it's already one of my favorites. It's primarily interviews, both with authors and members of the publishing side of things, such as literary agent Suzie Townsend. Host Claribel Ortega is charming and insightful, incorporating stories from her own writing journey and asking the questions you really want to know. Run time: 30 to 45 minutes Sadly, the 10 Minute Writer's Workshop recently aired its last episode, but it's worth listening to the backlog. Featuring short interviews with writers such as Dan Brown, Salmon Rushdie, Celeste Ng, and many others, the episodes are refreshing and encouraging. Virginia Prescott cuts to the chase so that you get the wisdom of beloved authors distilled into a bite-sized episode. Run time: 10 minutes If you don't know who Levar Burton is, I don't even know what to say to you. The beloved actor is on his third season of Levar Burton Reads, with each episode featuring a new short story. The stories vary in genre, style, and when they were published, but each one is an example of brilliant storytelling that's sure to inspire you. Run time: 1 hour From the New Yorker, The Writer's Voice is another source to find stories you'll wish you'd written. Each episode features a story published in a recent issue of the magazine, read by the writer. Even if you read the stories in print, it's a special experience to hear the writer read their own work. Run time: 30 to 50 minutes While not specifically focused on writing, The Accidental Creative has great advice and insight for living a creative life. It's easy to let the craziness of life get in the way of writing, or any sort of creative act, but these short episodes are helpful reminders of how to prioritize your writing and make sure you're always in a good headspace to do your best work. The host, Todd Henry, tends to plug his own books frequently, but it's not so annoying that you're distracted from the information Run time: 10 to 15 minutes Podcasts can also be a source of inspiration for stories, even if they're not directly writing-related. These next podcasts are chock-full of fun facts sure to give you all sorts of story ideas (and be the life of the party!) This podcast, hosted by the always lovely Flora Lichtman, spends each episode investigating topics that range from the genius of birds to plastic chairs to underwater tunnels. Every episode of Every Little Thing is fascinating, featuring interviews with experts and usually personal stories from listeners who have called the ELT help line to get their question answered. Run time: 25 minutes Another podcast from Gimlet (basically I love anything Gimlet does), Reply All, generally, is a podcast about all things internet and technology. But since these two topics pervade through nearly every aspect of our lives (that's a whole other post), it's really a podcast about exploring the modern life and what connects us. Hosted by PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman, it's full of wit and humor, and you're sure to finish every episode laughing and having learned something. Run time: 40 minutes If you're familiar with podcasts, you've probably heard of RadioLab. It's one of the more popular ones, and it's the reason I got into podcasts (take that, Serial!). It typically gets categorized as a science and technology podcast, but their newest tagline really says it best: they spend each episode investigating a strange world. They often group a few episodes together in a mini-series (recent topics include gender & sexuality and immigration), but they just as frequently spend a single episode doing a deep dive into a topic. Run time: 40 to 60 minutes There's now a part two! Check out 5 more podcasts for writers. [caption id=attachment_156 align=aligncenter width=332] Pin me![/caption] What do you think? Have you listened to any of these? Do you have any writing podcasts you love? Let me know in the comments! You may also like . . .
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