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 inspirationWhen I am two thirds of the way through a book too, my fingers feel like lead and this is usually the moment when I reckon I am never going to make it. This is when I consider everything I have done so far is rubbish. This is when I consider throwing in the towel. I guess what I need is a metaphorical bottle of water. Something to refresh me. Something to take my mind off the road [...]  inspirationMotivation. My students often ask me for advice on how to stay motivated. I tell them that even I have problems sometimes. Yes, despite 27 books, thousands of articles and goodness knows what else I have written and published. So, it was with that thought in mind, when I found myself staring at a blank screen [...] inspirationWe are going to move house. Next week! After six months of searching and negotiating, we are finally on the way. Our house is filled with cardboard boxes and our minds are filled with floorplans and lists. Yes, it’s a stressful time. My friend Chris just sent me the link below to an amusing song about [...] inspirationThere are many reasons for procrastination and putting off doing something we love to do – like writing. Bute they are all excuses and here I set about squashing them all – [...] tipsIf your big project is getting you down then maybe you too would benefit from something having bite-sized to tackle too? Jo Parfitt investigates why writers need a variety of [...] writingThis piece also appeared in my December newsletter, the Inspirer. To sign up please click on the sign up box that you can find on my website - just there on the right. The issues that bug writers, such as procrastination, writers’ block and lack of motivation prevent them from fulfilling their potential. There are many [...] inspirationThe following article also appears in my monthly Inspirer newsletter, designed to inspire, support and inform writers. If you would like to receive your copy each month please sign up at my website www.joparfitt.com and pick up a copy of 50 Steps to a Book in Your Hand at the same time. Here goes: When it’s time [...] |
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