Bookshelf Brain; Using your Bookshelf to Think by Catharine Bramkamp
The way we organize our books can reveal a lot; do we organize to fit a trend, prepare for research, or simply for asthetic appeal?
by Guest Contributor · Published September 2, 2022 · Last modified October 30, 2022
The way we organize our books can reveal a lot; do we organize to fit a trend, prepare for research, or simply for asthetic appeal?
Approach plotting as if it’s a puzzle, lay out the frame, match the pieces, put them together, and walk away for a little, if you need to.
Flash fiction is a great way to show off your skill on social media, here are some easy tips and tricks on how to perfect the art.
Being busy is often honored, revered and complimented, but busy-ness often results in poor productivity, mistakes, and overwhelm.
Distractions pull our attention away, but they don’t have to. We can learn how to use them to focus and improve our writing.
Story isn’t just a way to entertain. It may be the best way to deliver your message. A well crafted tale can change the world.
Keep focus on your primary topic, don’t show off how much you know by including unrelated facts and risk losing your reader.
by Guest Contributor · Published February 1, 2022 · Last modified January 27, 2022
We’ve all heard that visualization is the key to success. But research shows it’s better to take it slowly and focus on the task you can do.
by Guest Contributor · Published January 7, 2022 · Last modified January 12, 2022
The origins of creativity have been debated over the years. But creativity and it’s muse has always been necessary for the artist.
Writing is expected to be difficult and difficulty is often idolized as necessary. Rather than question the process, we should welcome the ease and expertise we’ve developed.
A book club meeting is more fun when we DON’T agree on the merits of a particular book. Join author and teacher Catharine Bramkamp as she explains why book clubs serve a vital role in society.
To quit is to fail, and failure is bad. Right? Well, no. Sometimes, quitting is exactly what you need. Catharine Bramkamp tells us why, and helps us know when to consider quitting.
Many of us think of experts as people with all the answers, but Catharine Bramkamp tells us why the true experts are really the people with all the questions.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a rut, where even our tried and true methods can’t pull us out. Catharine Bramkamp tells us how to shake it up and break the rut.
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