Word count is the only measure of productivity a writer has. Page counts are variable because of the manuscript formatting (are you double spacing the text?) the margins on the page (1″ or 1.5″), or the font choice and size. Using Courier at 12pt size will place far fewer words on the page than a […]
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The problem with me is that I’m stubborn and forgetful. I forget to practice what I preach, even though I know what I teach is true and backed up with statistics. Lately, I’ve been working hard to increase my production speed and reading a book; Ryan Healy’s Speed Writing for Nonfiction Writers, reminded me of
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Here are your Provocative Writing Prompts for Friday, February 20, 2015: I’m afraid of the dark. You won’t soon forget… Paul has a summer job… Don’t get discouraged… We have learned a lot… I see it a certain way… When you tucker out… She’s sick. Does he have a… I want to yell… There’s no one
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