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Nov 23

Legendary authors and their writing rituals (PART 2)

Their schedules and idiosyncrasies — This is another short article on how some renowned writers made their time each day to do their best literary works; how they organized their schedules in order to be creative and productive. 1. Joseph Heller (1923–1999) His Ritual: Heller was a slow writer. While he was writing his book ‘Catch-22’, he used to…

Writers On Writing

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Legendary authors and their writing rituals (PART 2)
Legendary authors and their writing rituals (PART 2)
Writers On Writing

6 min read


Nov 17

Legendary authors and their writing rituals (PART 1)

Their schedules and idiosyncrasies — This a short article on how some renowned writers made their time each day to do their best literary works; how they organized their schedules in order to be creative and productive. Hopefully, you’ll be inspired in a certain way in your writing journey. 1. Jane Austen (1775–1817) Her Ritual: Jane had no privilege…

Books

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Legendary authors and their writing rituals
Legendary authors and their writing rituals
Books

6 min read


Oct 24

The Writer’s Bookshelf: 10 Books for Creative Authors

Books no writer should ignore. — You have heard some of them, but have you read all of them? On Writing Well by William Zinsser (Ratings on Amazon 4.7/5)

Writing

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The Writer’s Bookshelf: 10 Books for Creative Authors
The Writer’s Bookshelf: 10 Books for Creative Authors
Writing

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·Oct 3

100 mind-blowing lines from the book: ‘Ego is the Enemy’

The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool. — Richard Feynman “The ego we see most commonly goes by a more casual definition: an unhealthy belief in our own importance,” says Ryan Holiday the author of the book ‘Ego is…

Writing

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100 mind-blowing lines from the book: ‘Ego is the Enemy’
100 mind-blowing lines from the book: ‘Ego is the Enemy’
Writing

11 min read


Sep 26

On Writing: Stephen King’s writing tips to remember

You don’t need writing classes or seminars any more than you need this or any other book on writing — Stephen King In his book ‘On Writing: The Memoir of Craft’, the American author Stephen King accounts his experiences as a writer and his advice to young writers. I’ve just…

Writing

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On Writing: Stephen King’s writing tips to remember
On Writing: Stephen King’s writing tips to remember
Writing

8 min read


Aug 29

5 top-rated books you have missed, but mustn’t

Non-fiction books for self-improvement, entrepreneurship, stress management, decision making and business management — 1. Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation by Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Books

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5 top-rated books you have missed, but mustn’t
5 top-rated books you have missed, but mustn’t
Books

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Jul 29

100 life quotes from: Man’s Search for Meaning

He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how — Friedrich Nietzsche Victor Frankl was an Austrian psychiatrist, neurologist, and Holocaust survivor. He is best known for his influential book “Man’s Search for Meaning,” which explores his experiences in concentration camps and the importance of finding…

Books

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100 life quotes from the book: Man’s Search for Meaning
100 life quotes from the book: Man’s Search for Meaning
Books

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Jul 17

100 best lines from ‘The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships’

People are made to need each other. But they haven’t learned how to live with each other. — Rainer Werner Fassbinder Authored by Neil Strauss in 2015, this book is an attempt to figure out where so many people go wrong, again and again, when it comes to relationships and…

Books

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100 best lines from ‘The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships’
100 best lines from ‘The Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships’
Books

11 min read


Jun 8

7 aspects to create the best first impression

While it may seem unfair to be “judged” in seven seconds, that’s just how fast the human brain observes and processes details about someone else. — We all want to make an incredible first impression in parties, at work, at an interview, on a date, you name it. I read a book titled “Modern Etiquette Made Easy” by Myka Meier and I loved this particular part on ‘first impression’ so much. But first, the most important…

Self Improvement

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7 aspects to create the best first impression
7 aspects to create the best first impression
Self Improvement

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May 25

100 powerful quotes from the book: The Alchemist

When you really want something, the universe always conspires in your favor. They say wisdom meets you where you’re at. You won’t understand anything above your current level of comprehension. That’s what happened when I read The Alchemist for the first time, three years ago. I was able to comprehend…

Books

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100 powerful quotes from the book: The Alchemist
100 powerful quotes from the book: The Alchemist
Books

9 min read

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