education

Better Memory through Association

May 26, 2010
Retrieving a memory is like climbing a rock

Association is a creative technique you can use to have a better memory. This post gives you a brief overview of how to use associative techniques to improve your memory. Read more…

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How I Became a Better Writer

May 4, 2010
The money cow

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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8 Reasons to Start a Writers’ Group

April 28, 2010
Person on the floor after too much beer

Years ago, I started a writers’ group with a couple friends. We met weekly for about four months. My output soared and I became a better writer. Sometimes we drank too much but we always learned something. Read more…

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27+ Free Resources to Help You Write Better

April 24, 2010
Better Writing Month moleskine notebook banner

Thousands of people write about writing better. Today I thought I’d use my delicious tags to make a big-ass resource you can use to help you write better and improve your writing.
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Revision Tips for Writers

April 9, 2010

Revision is difficult, necessary, and terrifying work. But if you break the process down into structural editing and proofreading/copy editing, you can make the task manageable. Read on to learn more

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April Updates & Site News

April 1, 2010

April is Better Writing Month here at Happenchance. This post is a preview of what’s coming up this month. Read more…

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Week 3 Roundup

January 24, 2010
Flying picture

The Pros and Cons of Long Term Travel, Unrealized Projects (a.k.a. a key element of successful artists), 100 Ways to Develop Your Mind, and more. Read more…

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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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Week 52 Roundup

December 27, 2009

The most important writing lesson ever, 9 tactics for rapid learning, 64 ways location independent people earn a living, and more! 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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