Most days, I shrug off the Lutheran church’s marquee as I run past it during a morning run. The saying is usually a cliché or some sentimental rubbish. Other times, the saying hits home.
Archives for January 2016
How to Improve Your To-Do List
I use old-fashioned to-do lists, i.e., pen and paper. There’s something infinitely more satisfying in writing the list by hand, crossing through things (often vehemently), crumpling the crossed-out list, and tossing it into the recycling bin. An online tool or the trash sound that my Mac makes doesn’t compare. I know. I’ve tried—which isn’t to say I don’t use the applications or empty the trash on my laptop. I do. They just don’t bring the same sense of accomplishment that pen and paper do.
How to Manage Work when You’re a Workaholic
I tend toward the workaholic end of the spectrum. If I’m not working, I can develop a guilty conscience. I know working all the time isn’t healthy, but I’m tempted all the same.
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What are Your Five Writing Strengths?
I was reading Ann Kroeker’s blog, as I sometimes do, and stumbled upon a post about mastery and writing strengths. It caused me to stop and reflect: What are my five writing strengths? How are they helping me master the craft?
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10 Tips to be More Productive in 2016
I like to get things done. In fact, I’ve had complete strangers on Twitter ask me if I’m a #GTD person. Why, yes. Yes, I am.
Order Your Write Right T-Shirt!
My big project this year is the Write Right Colors Shakespeare coloring book. In preparation of its projected publish date (March 2016), I’ve designed a t-shirt. It features Write Right as Shakespeare on the front. The back shows the coloring book title, using my standard fonts.