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Jan 13, 2025
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On Writing...
"Fifteen men on the dead man's chest
Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!
Drink and the devil had done for the rest
Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!"
In
Counter Arts
by
Vickey Maverick.
An Author Who Keeps Inspiring Me…… Robert Louis Stevenson has had a deep influence on my life for many years and continues to be a motivating factor
Aug 7, 2023
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Aug 7, 2023
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In
New Writers Welcome
by
Vickey Maverick.
Three Reasons It Makes Sense to Focus Solely on Writing (Without Overthinking About Readers)Here is how taking attention away from readers’ takeaways can actually be a favorable strategy for a writer
Dec 10, 2024
Dec 10, 2024
In
Writers’ Blokke
by
Vickey Maverick.
It Happened on 27 NovemberMoments when it feels good to have got back to writing
Nov 28, 2024
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Nov 28, 2024
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In
Writers’ Blokke
by
Vickey Maverick.
Writing Daily? Not a Smart StrategyIt is definitely not something I would recommend. Here’s why
Oct 2, 2024
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Oct 2, 2024
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New Writers Welcome
by
Vickey Maverick.
The Deletion of Incomplete Drafts…… Is a decision that needs to be made every once in a while
Aug 13, 2024
Aug 13, 2024
In
The Writing Cooperative
by
Vickey Maverick.
What’s Your Writing Superstition?Having got rid of mine, let me explain how to let go of it, and also why it is not necessarily weird to have such irrational beliefs
Aug 5, 2024
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Aug 5, 2024
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In
Writers’ Blokke
by
Vickey Maverick.
Four Reasons It Makes Sense For Writers to Manage Their ExpectationsWhy being somewhat less enthusiastic about the possible reactions works significantly to a writer’s advantage
Jul 29, 2024
Jul 29, 2024
In
The Writing Cooperative
by
Vickey Maverick.
A Few Simple Strategies…… That keeps the writer in me always inspired. These easy-to-follow steps will definitely be beneficial to other writers as well
Jun 28, 2024
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Jun 28, 2024
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In
Writers’ Blokke
by
Vickey Maverick.
Consistency in Writing Is All about Maintaining the MomentumIt is doing better than reaching a particular milestone
Jun 3, 2024
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Jun 3, 2024
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In
The Writing Cooperative
by
Vickey Maverick.
Things I Learned from A Writer…… Whose work I never enjoyed reading
Feb 24, 2024
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Feb 24, 2024
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In
Writers’ Blokke
by
Vickey Maverick.
What’s Your Motivation To Write?There can only be a handful of factors that motivate writers to go ahead and pen down their thoughts. What’s yours?
Feb 7, 2024
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Feb 7, 2024
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In
The Writing Cooperative
by
Vickey Maverick.
Before Beginning Work On a Temporary Writing Assignment…… These are a few things to keep in mind
Dec 24, 2023
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Dec 24, 2023
2
In
The Writing Cooperative
by
Vickey Maverick.
Three Methods to Prioritize TasksWhy I make it a point to divide work while writing, and how this strategy can benefit other writers
Nov 18, 2023
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Nov 18, 2023
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In
Better Humans
by
Vickey Maverick.
Not Quite in a Mood To Write?Here are three simple strategies to do when you sit down to pen your thoughts, but the fickle mind is unwilling to cooperate
Oct 16, 2023
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Oct 16, 2023
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In
Writers’ Blokke
by
Vickey Maverick.
Making Use of Simple Language…… Is without doubt the best strategy to communicate with the readers, and something that benefits a writer immensely.
Oct 11, 2023
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Oct 11, 2023
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In
Writers’ Blokke
by
Vickey Maverick.
The Casual Habit of Picking up Ideas…… Is something that helps to enhance the writer in me
Sep 18, 2023
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Sep 18, 2023
2
In
The Writing Cooperative
by
Vickey Maverick.
Writing as an Image Building ExerciseThree reasons the visual element is as important as the written word, and why it deserves your attention
Sep 6, 2023
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Sep 6, 2023
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In
The Writing Cooperative
by
Vickey Maverick.
On Writing… With a Heavy HeartHow I managed to complete a time-bound assignment when not in the right frame of mind, and what you can learn from it
Aug 17, 2023
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Aug 17, 2023
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In
The Writing Cooperative
by
Vickey Maverick.
Why I Make Frequent Attempts to Write Out of My Comfort ZoneThe possibility of writing on topics I’m not familiar with is not only a challenge, but also helps nullify repetitiveness
Jun 21, 2023
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Jun 21, 2023
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In
The Shortform
by
Vickey Maverick.
It’s about Writing in a FlowWriters should attempt at ensuring completion of drafts before the momentum is lost
Aug 16, 2022
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Aug 16, 2022
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