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Writing Workflow Part 1: Collecting Your Ideas. Inspiration moves and she moves fast.

Writing Workflow Part 1: Collecting Your Ideas

If you don’t capture that idea down immediately, there are no guarantees she’ll wait for you. In fact, she rarely does. By the time you’re sitting down at your laptop with a mochaccino in one hand and a pen in the other, you’re left staring at a blank word document with a frazzled look on your face wondering where the f! $% it went. That’s just how inspiration works. As creative storytellers, whether you’re an actor, writer, director or producer, it’s natural to get to a point where you want share your own unique story – a passion project.

I recently started deconstructing my own writing workflow, influenced by two books – “Getting Things Done”, and “The Power of Habit” – in an effort to write in a more joyful, creative, and streamlined manner because whatever I was doing wasn’t freakin’ working anymore! Here are some lessons I’m currently learning while in the process of making this practice into a habit: Give Yourself Permission to be Bad. Website Tools. Six Sisters' Stuff. Explore more. Web pages, photos, and videos. Guest Post: 10 Simple Steps to a Clean Home. I’m excited to feature a guest post from Erica Daniels over at eeendevors.com; a blog that focuses on “Strategic, Money-Saving Living” — yup, I’m a fan!

Guest Post: 10 Simple Steps to a Clean Home

She is so sweet and her blog is full of fabulous frugal-living tips, ideas, resources…and of course, coupons! However, today she’s talking about her life and how she keeps her home clean and organized with 10 simple steps {you’re going to love these!} If you are looking for a great way to quickly clean and organize your home, Erica’s 10-step process might just do the trick! Thanks Erica! I feel like my home has gotten out of MY control. This 10-step program is a simple way to keep up with all your house work and still live life {and I know Andrea is all about simplicity over here on her blog!}

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. These steps are organized from most to least important so it’s OK if they aren’t ALL finished at the end of each day. Online image editor pixlr free - fix photos direct in your browser. 30 Challenges for 30 Days. Did you know that it takes 30 days to form a new habit?

30 Challenges for 30 Days

The first few days are similar as to how you would imagine the birth of a new river. Full of enthusiasm it gushes forth, only to be met by strong obstacles. The path is not clear yet, and your surroundings don’t agree. Old habits urge you to stay the same. But you need to stay determined. So, take a moment to reflect on the question ‘Who do I want to be in 5 years?’ Check out this short TED talk first to get inspired: Now pick one or more challenges and stick with them! However, be cautioned, picking too many challenges at the same time can easily result in a failure of all of them. #1 Write a I-Like-This-About-You note/text/email each day for someone (Easy) This is the perfect way to let someone else know you care. . #2 Talk to one stranger each day (Hard) This is a great one to cure approaching anxiety.

. #3 Take one picture each day (Hard) #4 Re-evaluate one long-held belief each day (Intermediate) Do you love yourself? We recommend: Smore - Design beautiful online flyers and publish instantly.