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How a Hans Zimmer Playlist Helps Me Write More Creatively

Writing is something I am passionate about. But much like any other intense job, it can become a little taxing at times. And it did for me at the beginning of my career as a writer.

As a full-time writer, my performance levels were dropping to below par and my creativity “mojo”’ hit somewhat of a slump.

Occasionally, I’d lose that swagger—and as those deadlines drew closer, it felt like there was just not enough gas left in the tank to see the job through, so to speak.

Walking Your Muse: The Steps to Take for Writing Inspiration

Spend time every day listening to what your muse is trying to tell you.

– Saint Bartholomew

If you are anything like me (though I’m certainly not accusing you of that), you’re a burgeoning writer who spends much of your time trapped in a small room, possibly surrounded by cleaning supplies, staring at a computer screen and praying for enlightenment before the fumes get to you.

4 Proven Strategies to Improve Your Writing Day by Day

You’re fiercely committed to being the best writer you can be. But sustaining that level of commitment amid the chaos of life can be hard.

Let’s face it. On top of writing, we have responsibilities. It might be an urgent professional obligation. Maybe it’s a family matter or even just a creative slowdown you can’t explain.

When your craft is a creative pursuit like writing, the path to consistent improvement—on a schedule you can maintain—isn’t always clear.

Fortunately, there are small steps we can take every day to remove the resistance and improve our writing.

5 Reasons to Write With Voice-to-Text Software

Are you fed up with your low writing productivity? Or maybe you’ve done your best to increase your typing speed and write faster, without success?

Then you’re in the right place because I’ve got good news for you. You can write faster and increase your writing productivity without typing, by using voice-to-text software.

So, what is voice-to-text software and how does it work?