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writer’s block …
i’ve had writer’s block for eight years. i’ve been writing every day since i turned ten. mostly because my dad, told me growing up, that i wasn’t allowed to read anything ELSE until i read the bible & wrote a page in my journal.
Caitlin NightingalePublished 2 years ago in JournalNot earning money on Vocal? Get the most from the experience and better hone your writing skills.
From a young age I realized that I was partly autodidactic. Some things I could learn from others without much of a problem, but there were other areas which, within reason, I should have adapted to like everyone else, but no matter how hard I tried, I could not master being tutored by another person.
Novel AllenPublished 2 years ago in JournalHow did I become a writer?
Lately, I’ve been seeing questions like these: What tv show/movie did want you to become a screenwriter? Which book inspired you to become a writer?
Jule JessenbergerPublished 2 years ago in JournalWhy Startups Fail: It’s All About Marketing and Team
The majority of business books focus on success stories. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have sold so well. But survivorship bias sometimes paints a picture too pretty to be true. What if instead of success stories we study the stories of failure? In the frenzy of excitement, it’s easy to forget that in reality, the majority of startups crash-land in the first 3 years of their existence. The dream wears off, the reality hits. The smartest thing an entrepreneur can do is to study exactly why startups fail, identify a problem, and think about how to prevent it. The CB Insights research portal made a list of most common reasons for startup failure based on the post-mortems of the 101 failed startups (the figures exceed 100% because there usually more than one reason):
No Matter How Hard I Work, I Will Never Have The Same Opportunities as Kim Kardashian
I’ve wanted to be a professional writer for as long as I can remember. I used to write ‘books’ in elementary school and share them with my teachers. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve dreamed of holding my book in my hands and meeting fans at book signings. I’d love to write full time and support myself with my writing, but that hasn’t happened yet. I have made some money from my writing, but it’s not enough to support myself. Even worse, I haven’t been able to finish my book.
I'm A Recovering Perfectionist, And This Is My Story
As much as I like to think I'm a disciplined writer, I have to admit I'm not. Take this article for instance. I think I sat down to write it about fourteen times. Seriously. I kept concocting distractions that seemed to be a priority and every time I came back to my desk all I could whip up was another reason to stand up and mosey away.
Rick MartinezPublished 2 years ago in JournalThe #1 Thing People Get Wrong About Piercings in the Workplace
Piercings are professional too! Oh yeah, so are tattoos. The #1 thing that jobs get wrong about piercings & tattoos is that they are placed on unqualified individuals.
Stephy EllsworthPublished 2 years ago in JournalEverything We Know About The Disney Company-Wide Walkout Happening on March 22, 2022
Disney has been steeped in controversy over the past few years. Since its inception, the company has promoted itself as wholesome and welcoming with its slew of original and property-based content for audiences of all ages. In the decades since its creation, it has also grown into one of the most wealthy and powerful corporations in the world with its acquisitions of highly profitable franchises including Marvel, Star Wars, The Muppets, and countless others. As a global entity, it promotes itself as diverse and inclusive as it presents content made by creators from all walks of life. It also stages large-scale LGBTQ+ Pride events at its parks and occasionally highlights films and series with black, gay, and otherwise marginalized casts.
Culture SlatePublished 2 years ago in JournalTruman’s Forgotten Economic Crisis
President Harry S. Truman is famous for many great lines, including one of my favorites: “I never gave anybody hell! I just told the truth and they thought it was hell.”
Simon ConstablePublished 2 years ago in JournalThe Fastest Way to Improve Your Zendesk Help Center Using Zendesk Explore
Do you use Zendesk as your customer support software? Have you ever wondered what customers are searching for in your help center? Or more importantly, what they are searching for but cannot find? Below is the fastest way to identify searches with no results so you can instantaneously address your customers' needs.
FMCG Micro-Influencer Marketing
In the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, digital media is revolutionizing the landscape for marketers everywhere. Since most consumers use the internet to find and purchase products, FMCG products need to adapt.
New Writers Should Start with Fan Fiction
Wouldn't novel writing be much easier if everything was already done for you? Characters' names and descriptions are all done and taken care of.
Elise L. BlakePublished 2 years ago in Journal