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Dragon Writing Prompts

Dragon Writing Prompts
As of today, that’s how many posts there are at Dragon Writing Prompts :-) I had vague thoughts of a prompt inspired by 1000 as I saw the number approaching. Well, no great original ideas popped into my head. (Click for larger view at the artist’s Worth1000 page.) Write a 1000 words inspired by the picture. Does the skeleton have something to do with death? Why a cat and an octopus? Some other stuff that doesn’t have to do with the prompt, but does have to do with the picture and Worth1000. marymagdalyne created and posted the picture that inspired the The Quatrains of Nostradamworth writing contest at Worth1000. Pretty cool! Worth1000 always has several writing contests going on. (You can enter without paying, but can’t win. Just for fun, here are a few photo effects contests that relate to language. Literalisms 10 Some of the entries are “Tree Frog”, “Road Rage”, “She’s an open book”, “Change your mind”. Emotion: Love 2010 Some very heart warming, some very clever :-)

A 12-Day Plan of Simple Writing Exercises It’s the perfect time to restart your engine and get back into writing. Here, I offer up a 12-day plan of simple writing exercises to help you keep your creative juices flowing without eating up too much of your time. Follow this plan and in less than half a month, you’ll not only be impressed with what you’ve accomplished, but you may also have something worth publishing. The 12-Day Plan of Simple Writing Exercises Day 1: Write 10 potential book titles of books you’d like to write. Day 2: Create a character with personality traits of someone you love, but the physical characteristics of someone you don’t care for. Day 3: Write a setting based on the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen. Day 4: Write a letter to an agent telling her how wonderful you are. Day 5: Write a 20-line poem about a memorable moment in your life. Day 6: Select a book on your shelf and pick two chapters at random. Day 7: Write a letter to yourself telling you what you need to improve in the coming 6 months. Brian A.

How to Improve Concentration for Success - InnerConqueror Many people have observed me crushing it throughout the day and have asked me how I get so much work done. They want to know my strategies on how to improve concentration. Before we begin I want to give you a heads-up: This is a pretty long blog post! If you’re short on time and want this valuable information fast … Click here to grab The Best Daily Habits for Improving Concentration cheatsheet! Now for those of you who have time to read this post, let’s begin! The answer to getting more work done is focus and concentration. Through consistent practice and some simple habits, I’ve become a very focused person. BUT I didn’t always start out that way. In fact, I was so unfocused in my earlier years that at a certain point I thought I had ADHD! It’s a big problem with modern society. Credit: Statistic Brain If you’re going through the same thing, I encourage you to keep reading. Today my goal is to teach you how to improve concentration for workplace or academic success. Eliminate Distractions

The Pomodoro Technique® What is The Pomodoro Technique? EASY for anyone to use! Improves productivity IMMEDIATELY! FUN to do! Why Pomodoro? The Pomodoro Technique isn’t like any other time-management method on the market today. For many people, time is an enemy. Essential to the Pomodoro Technique is the notion that taking short, scheduled breaks while working eliminates the “running on fumes” feeling you get when you’ve pushed yourself too hard. Whether it’s a call, a Facebook message, or suddenly realizing you need to change the oil in your car, many distracting thoughts and events come up when you’re at work. Most of us are intimately acquainted with the guilt that comes from procrastinating. Who does the technique work for? These are all ways real folks use the Pomodoro Technique: Motivate yourself to write.Limit distractions.Keep track of how long you’re spending brainstorming / writing / revising.Reduce back and neck pain by walking around during Pomodoro breaks.Draft a book in three weeks. How It works

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