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Comment on Get to the Bottom of the Page by Emily Soares Proctor

Emily Soares Proctor — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:11:10 +0000

Hi Amber!

These are great ideas. I also disconnect until I’m so into the writing that I won’t start researching instead, until the next time! I love the timer. Looking for it now…

Comment on Get to the Bottom of the Page by Amber

Amber — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:18:10 +0000

I’ll have to try that.

I’ve found limiting other distractions (chores, the INTERWEBS, etc.) helps immensely.

Recently, I downloaded a timer / stopwatch app for Chrome. Setting this for 20 minutes does the trick…or, tricks my brain. If my mind quiets enough to be tricked, I can go, go, go for the duration of the timer, then go again.

Comment on Blog What You Love by Emily Soares Proctor

Emily Soares Proctor — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:44:49 +0000

That’s awesome, Kine! You’re also creating a great record of what you thought about all that you’re learning now and your place in the dialogs you start. I wish I’d been able to do the same!

Comment on Blog What You Love by Kiné Camara

Kiné Camara — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:48:10 +0000

I completely agree. I just started blogging because I am really enjoying my time in college and I do not have enough opportunities to share my experiences and knowledge in the real world. Blogging allows me to finish the conversation started in class or at work, and to reflect further.

Comment on Blog What You Love by Emily Soares Proctor

Emily Soares Proctor — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:18:34 +0000

Thank you, Douglas!

Comment on Blog What You Love by Douglas Turner

Douglas Turner — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:19:19 +0000

Thank you, thank you, and thanks… advice like this is seriously, some of the soundest I’ve heard. Quality must prevail over content, otherwise you’re just fooling yourself!

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Comment on 7 Ways to Make Your Writing More Interesting by Emily Soares Proctor

Emily Soares Proctor — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:53:42 +0000

You said it, Jon! If it’s not fun, why bother? And your readers can definitely tell the difference. To keep my writing short, I do one thing consistently: try to think like a reader who’s wondering where the point of it all is. That snaps me together and helps me cut to the chase. Thanks so much for your comments! I look forward to checking out your site.

Comment on 7 Ways to Make Your Writing More Interesting by Jon Butt

Jon Butt — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:17:41 +0000

Hey Emily

A friend of mine pointed me to your site (and she’s a top blogger, too). I like your style and agree with everything that you say in making it interesting. I particularly wish I could keep my writing short and to the point but, when I get into the flow….lol. To connect and ask for comments like you have here is too often forgotten. I love piling on the subheaders as it’s like bullets then and easily scanned. The only one I’d add is to make it fun.

Thanks again

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