- Writers Gotta Write!
There's a classic number in American musical theater, "Gotta Dance!" that sums up the creative urge.If you're creative, and this doesn't pertain only to writers, singers, dancers, actors, and performers; but to entrepreneurs and to scientists, you don't have any choice over the matter.You must do your thing, or you die, at least, emotionally. - Five Ways to Beat Writer’s Block Today!
This is the latest in a suite of articles I have written about the affliction known as writer’s block, where our productivity plummets or stalls, entirely.I’ve said it is a malady that occurs more by choice than by chance, and there are even several perverse satisfactions we glean from it, including sympathy and attention from others.But here are five things you can do to beat it today, says Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top speaker, international consultant, and popular commenttaor on radio and TV. - Five Satisfactions from Suffering Writer's Block
Writer's block is a malady that afflicts hundreds of thousands of writers, worldwide.Suddenly, productivity plummets or stalls, and one's mood tanks, as well.Usually, it is seen as a curse that no one would wish on himself.But lately, I've been thinking writer's block and most creative stoppages offer some bizarre satisfactions to sufferers.Here are five of them, some of which you might recognize, suggests Dr. Gary S. Goodman, top speaker, international consultant, and popular commentator on radio and TV. - Writer’s Block Is a Choice
In a recent article I surprised myself by saying:“Writer’s block is a choice. It isn’t a villain who shackles you and then either decides to free you or to keep you in his evil clutches. You bring it onto yourself…”I was surprised because until the moment I uttered those words, I believed, at least in part, that a block is like depression, that it can overtake us, without any participation on our part.I’m changing my mind about this because I have examined those times when I have succumbed to blockages.Here’s are five things I have noticed that might help you, says best-selling author, top speaker, international consultant, and popular radio and TV commentator. - Do You Want To Be A Famous Writer, or a Famous Person Who Also Writes?
By accident, I began a literary adventure this afternoon.It started with an article in the New York Times about a little known, but respected novelist from Florida who just published a work after many years of silence.The article mentioned that he's part of a tough-guy tradition in writing that includes people like the late poet, Charles Bukowski."I know Bukowski," I thought when I saw this reference.Then the images of Mickey Roarke and Faye Dunaway came to mind, as they played roles in "Barfly" a movie that came from Bukowski's imagination and personal biography.Then, it hit me. Except for reading a few of Bukowski's pieces while standing in a bookstore a few years ago, I really didn't know his work, only his reputation. - Best-Selling Author Reveals His Secret To Writing Every Day
Some people find it easy to work their way into routines, like the exercise brigade that sports the bratty bumper sticker: “Just Do It!”
Well, if you’re a creative person, it’s easier said, than done. - Which of The 3 Writers Are You?
When I was growing up, a wise person once remarked to me:
“Gary, there are three kinds of people: Those that talk about other people; those that talk about things; and those that talk about ideas.”
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