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4 Ways to Let Chris Guillebeau Rock Your World

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I’ve been a Chris Guillebeau fan for what seems like forever. I’m continually impressed by his abilities as a writer. He’s visited places I’ve only dreamed about. He hangs out with tigers (and the tigers seem to like his book). Those reasons are definitely enough to win me over, but I think that he may [...]

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4 Books That Always Make Me Want To Write

There are days when I really struggle with writing. When I do, I go to one particular bookshelf and pull out one of the four books listed below. No matter how bad my writer’s block is, a few pages — or a few chapters in a truly desperate situation — will inspire me to write. [...]

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My Inspiration

Today would have been my grandmother’s 81st birthday. Yesterday morning, my great aunt passed away. Both were incredible women. They were both known for their willingness to work hard and their insistence on doing the right thing. Aunt Sarah lived most of her life in Centerville, Iowa (a town with a population of perhaps 5,000). [...]

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7 Tips For Creating A Productive Writing Workspace

I’ve talked to freelance writers who sit on their beds to write, take over the dining room table or head out to cafes. But I’ve always found it easier to work when I have my own little office area — even when it was just a desk wedged into my dorm room. Most of us [...]

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