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9 Reasons Why Writers Might Hate Or Absolutely Love Libraries
Writer's Mindset, Publishing Peter Billingham Writer's Mindset, Publishing Peter Billingham

9 Reasons Why Writers Might Hate Or Absolutely Love Libraries

Libraries can polarise writers. It can be love, hate and anything in between. Where do you stand? Celebrating National Libraries Week - this post explores if the theme ‘Your Passport to Reading’ helps or harm writers. Derbyshire County Council Libraries can offer so many wonderful resources. Find out where your local Derbyshire County Council Library is and what you can find there.

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How Do You Develop A Writing Mindset?
Writer's Mindset Laura Stroud Writer's Mindset Laura Stroud

How Do You Develop A Writing Mindset?

Mastering your mindset, the way you think about writing, is key to becoming more productive and prolific. The more you write, the better you get, the more disciplined you’ll be and the more you’ll enjoy the process. This post talks about how you can develop a writing mindset. Doubt, fear, judgement and procrastination will always exist, but if we learn to approach them differently with a writing mindset, we can start to overcome them.

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3 Reasons Play Is The Best Way To Develop Creative Writing
Creativity, Writer's Mindset Laura Stroud Creativity, Writer's Mindset Laura Stroud

3 Reasons Play Is The Best Way To Develop Creative Writing

When You Write A Story Online, Does It Feel Like All Work And No Play? What if taking your writing opportunities too seriously stifled your creative writing, rather than unleashing heaps of energy to change the world through your words? And now comes the best part - these three ideas combining play and writing could boost your creative writing activities to the next level. Let me explain.

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