Read on, or watch the video! https://youtu.be/f1ggZkpf_NM With our busy lives, and all the associated stresses and strains, taking the time to sit, examine our thoughts and feelings, and then write about them, can seem like an unjustifiable luxury. It can also feel a bit scary.But writing things down has proven therapeutic benefits. Talking is… Continue reading Expressive writing …the reasons why, and the benefits
Author: Martin
Writer, editor, Royal Literary Fellow.
Daily Journaling ā the Evening Check-in āļø
A useful companion to morning pages Read on, or watch the video! https://youtu.be/2s3NGiWkL_Q Today I want to talk to you about the evening check-in. Whatās the evening check-in? Well itās a similar but very different companion to morning pages. At its simplest, the evening check-in is a reflection on the day. While your morning pages… Continue reading Daily Journaling ā the Evening Check-in āļø
MORNING PAGES! My experience and the benefitsā¦
Morning pages is a concept from JuliaĀ Cameronās book The Artistās Way. Writing morning pages has many benefits, but some people donāt find it easy, so I thought Iād share my journey with morning pages, my technique, how I lay out my notebook ā why I use four pages instead of three! ā and how I… Continue reading MORNING PAGES! My experience and the benefitsā¦
How to take a DIGITAL DETOX ā my 3 tips! š
With all our digital devices and constant connectivity, weāre inundated with information every day: email, messages, meetings on Zoom or Teams, social media notifications and scary news about the end of the world. We havenāt evolved to deal with this amount of information. And thatās why taking a break from it all is increasingly popular.… Continue reading How to take a DIGITAL DETOX ā my 3 tips! š
Writing Tips ā PROOFREADING!
Proofreading is one of the most underestimated aspects of the writing process; it's also one of the most difficult, and one of the most important. It's the final polish to make sure our work is error-free, professional, and ready for submission. š¤ Read the full article here. Or watch the video! https://youtu.be/7jM5PmXWfMk
Craft
Freeing creators and consumers from traditional constraints Itās all in the name šØāšØ Craft is a relatively recent arrival at the Apple software party, and itās caused a bit of a stir. Itās bloody gorgeous, dressed to the nines, and has a growing number admirers. Craft plays in a fashionable space. Note-taking, wikilinks, backlinks, collaborationā¦… Continue reading Craft
Writing Tips: EDITING!
Now weāve got a first draft, it needs knocking into shape. Read the full article... or watch the video! https://youtu.be/7zb1NTmF11M
Writing Tips ā THE FIRST DRAFT!
Writing a first draft can be daunting. It's always a challenge, even for seasoned professionals. Here are three tips to make the process easier. Read the full article, or watch the video! https://youtu.be/myZ9e_ndxYE
Martin Sketchley 