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How to write a children’s book

Amplifyd from howto.wired.com

The basics about writing a children’s story needs to answer four questions: WHO, WHAT, WHEN and WHERE.

WHO is the main character of the book?

WHAT happened? - actions or events.

WHEN did it happen?

WHERE did it take place.

You can add more questions such as HOW and WHY.

Good luck!

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5 Ways To Overcome A Mental Block

Amplifyd from www.bizweek.com.au

Change of scenery

A good approach when we have to face again a project we can’t continue is to rethink the same job again in a totally different way.

Work 20 minutes

One of the most effective ways to combat procrastination is to set an alarm at regular intervals of 20 minutes, and work until we hear that magical “ding” that will allow us to rest for several minutes.
Set your own limits
This time, instead of establishing 20-minute working periods, we need to set a limit to our working time.
Throw out the difficult parts
All we have to do is imagine that we have resolved it and we can move forward and continue working on other parts of the project.
Learn to let go
When we are completely blocked, often the only things we can do are shut off and dedicate ourselves to a completely different activity.Read more at www.bizweek.com.au
 

The 7 Vices of Highly Creative People

Amplifyd from archive.salon.com
Vice one: Be a drinker

Vice Two: Begin with a Smoke

Vice Three: Put Gambling First
Vice Four: Think Oysters
Vice Five: Seek Fashion First, Then seek to be Understood
Vice Six: Sex
Vice Seven: Abuse the Card
Conclusion
If anyone should still be left unconvinced on the benefits of pursuing these vices, let us remember these sage words of Abraham Lincoln: “It has been my experience that those with no vices have very few virtues.”Read more at archive.salon.com