Tag Archives: writing
Resolved | 2023 Resolution
So, here we are at the end of 2023. Was my new year’s resolution resolved? It was! Maybe not quite how I had envisioned it would be back in January or yielding exactly the same sort of feelings of accomplishment … Continue reading
Acknowledging What’s Good | 2023 Resolution
My previous post in this 2023 Resolution series was about how I ought to try incorporating serendipity into my writing process. As I wrote the post, I realised I had already developed a way of incorporating serendipity into my writing, … Continue reading
Allowing Serendipity to Play a Role | 2023 Resolution
In just three weeks, my blog post about my new year’s resolution has evolved into a series of five posts. That was not the plan or how I thought this resolution might play out.
Adapting | 2023 Resolution
The moment when I happened upon the parakeets in my back garden last week remains at the fore of my thoughts. The image of those birds – once considered exotic and rare but now a relatively common yet still strikingly … Continue reading
And Then … Parakeets | 2023 Resolution
My last post was about not having anything to write but deciding to publish a post anyway if only to give myself a chance to exercise my creative muscles and get back into the routine of writing regularly. But as … Continue reading
One Week Later | 2023 Resolution
It’s been a week since I shared about my new year’s resolution to start blogging more regularly. So here I am eight days into January, resolved and ready to write. But what am I going to write about? I’ve got … Continue reading
More Ways to Stave off Writer’s Block
More Ways to Stave off Writer’s Block Continue reading
Getting Past Writer’s Block
Keeping my mind ready and running when writer’s block hits can be tough. Despite being a writer now for many years, I’m not sure I’ve really figured out how best to get around it. Continue reading
Infographic: Are You a Grammar Nerd?
The folks behind Grammarly claim they’re got the world’s most accurate grammar checker. As you type, Grammarly scans your text to check for over 250 advanced grammar rules. The checks include common grammatical errors such as subject-verb agreement, article use, and modifier placement in addition to contextual spelling mistakes. Continue reading
August Work Heats Up
I used Grammarly to grammar check this post because I’m writing about all sorts of stuff at a rate like never before in my career. Proofreading’s never been something I particularly enjoy. If I can dump such a task onto a free online service, why not? Continue reading