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How I Became a Better Writer

May 4, 2010
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If you want to become a better writer, you need to write everyday. That’s obvious. But how can you develop the daily writing habit? Read more to find out…

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How Songkran is Like Writing

April 15, 2010
Songkran attack!

What does getting drenched in the Thai New Year festival have to do with writing? Read more to find out…

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How to Manage the Fear of Failure

December 29, 2009

What’s wrong with failure? What does the fear of failure look like? How can we manage the fear of failure? To learn more about these questions, read on…

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A Day in the Life of a Korean Student

December 7, 2009
Korean School kids

How does Korea end up with high marks in almost every educational category? They work their ass off. This article offers a brief glimpse into the typical day of a fictional student, and a couple lessons we can learn from this student. Click the title to read more…

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Accidents of Birth and Early Success

November 26, 2009
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Politicians pay lip service to equality and opportunity. This rhetoric plays nicely in the media. However, the reality is muddier. Even in developed, first-world nations, we’re all born into vastly different circumstances. The accident of birth could drop us from the universal uterus to a starting point in a Colorado Christian compound, a Shanghai slum, or a palace in the Pyrenees. Read more to see how we can apply this to craft….

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How to Improve Your Reading Recall

November 21, 2009
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Want to make the most of the books you read? Are you tired of forgetting most of what you read? If so, it’s time to learn some active reading strategies. Click the title to peel away the mystery…

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How to Make Creative Inertia Work for You

November 16, 2009
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Creative inertia works against you until you make it work for you. Getting your creative project in motion is like pulling a ship along a canal, only you’re probably better looking than the poor bastards in the picture. Click the title for more shameless audience flattery…

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Why the Rules of Art Matter

November 10, 2009
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Why are some books unreadable? Why is some music unlistenable? Chances are they either defied or ignored the rules of art. As you’ll see, the real opportunity lies not in breaking rules but in altering conventions. Click the title to read more.

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11 Tips for Better Internet Research

November 5, 2009
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The internet is a fascinating beast, but for curious people, it will eat hours of your life. Sometimes it’s fun to fill your head with ‘useless’ information, but other times it’s a pain in the ass. How can you make the most of your research time? Check out this article to find out more.

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In Defense of Handwriting (plus tips!)

October 23, 2009
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Seth is sick and tired of having handwriting that looks like roadkill and decides to do something about it. He asks why we should bother to have good handwriting and offers some tips to improve it. Free bonus: Gratuitous before and after photos!

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