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Writing– The 2 PowerQuestions

May 17, 2006 by Liz

The Second Question

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When I start with that blank page, whether I think about it or I stare into space, two questions are waiting in white letters on the white space. I have to make myself see them and answer them before I will ever be able to write. The questions are basic and always the same.

What will your topic be?

and

What do you want to say about it?

If I can answer those two questions, the piece pretty much writes itself.

It really is as simple as that.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Filed Under: Strategy/Analysis, Successful Blog, Writing Tagged With: bc, power_writing, questions, transitions, writer's_block, writing_series

A Sample 6-Minute Transition

April 25, 2006 by Liz

A Sample Transition–Try It

A short transition, like the one I wrote about this morning, is not only a great way to prepare for writing, it’s a great way to unwind at the end of the day.

So with that in mind, I saved this sample transition-retreat for now. Put some kick back music in your headphones and enjoy this photo (or choose one of your own). If you want a written reflection, click the image and you can use the one I wrote for it.

Heart on the Water

Heart upon the Water photo from stock exchange

Taking care of you is also a great way to take care of those around you.

Brand you and me.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Filed Under: Motivation, Productivity, Successful Blog, Writing Tagged With: 6-Minute_Transition_to_Writing, bc, power_writing, transitions, writer's_block

6-Minute Transition to Writing

April 25, 2006 by Liz

I’m No Good at Transitions

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Start a day in a meeting; then it’s off to start writing. Some people can immediately be working. That won’t be me that you’re seeing. I’m not one of those people. I’m no good at transitions.

Tim Allen best expressed this feeling. He said smething like,

I hate getting into the shower, and I hate getting out.

That’s me.

The problem is I leave a meeting, chirping like a box of birds. It’s a personal idiosyncrasy–once my extrovert gets talking and interacting, I have trouble finding my thinking and writing introvert. As with most things me, the only solution I’ve found — giving my brain what it needs — I’m good at that. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Motivation, Productivity, Successful Blog, Writing Tagged With: 6-Minute_Transition_to_Writing, bc, power_writing, transitions, writer's_block

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