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Keeping At It
Useful link: Ergociser — stretches for writers
One of the most common pieces of advice for new writers is “Keep your seat in the chair.” The downside is that it becomes all too easy to sit at the desk for hours without moving. This can lead to stiffness and circulation issues even with an ergonomically correct desk and chair. Ergocise.com is a program which pops up a reminder to stretch at pre-set intervals.
Tags: ergonomics, writing advice
Perseverance, Publishing and the Urge to Write
James Van Pelt writes on perseverance as a writer.
Tags: Intermediate, James Van Pelt, van pelt, writing
What Is a Word?
Article by Chuck Rothman on how to obtain a word count for a work of fiction ready for submission.
Tags: Chuck Rothman, manuscript, Rothman, word count, writing
50 Strategies For Making Yourself Work
Article by Jerry Oltion on writing strategies.
Tags: Intermediate, Jerry Oltion, Oltion, writing