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Writers Horoscope September 28: Guilt sets in. You must resist.

You’re camped out under your apple tree watching a woodpecker five feet away.

It’s the closest you have even been to one in your life.

And you wonder, ‘Geez, am I so lethargic that a woodpecker has no clue a living being is nearby?’

That’s when you should reach for a trusty source of inspiration:

“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It is lethal.”

Paulo Coelho

Yes, it’s just a bird. And yes, you’re not raking in serious cash, but your writing life is not routine. And for that, you can be thankful.

Writers Horoscope September 27: Today, physiology wins out.

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Your search for new stories has taken its toll.

There is no way that chapter’s getting done. You’d be lucky if you make it past the title.

Shrug it off and take that nap.

If you wake up the next morning, so be it.

Who knows–all that rest might have launched your subconscious into overdrive.

And that brilliant plot twist will appear when you least expect it.

And here’s another convincing benefit–you’ll live longer.

Writers Horoscope September 26: Today, you leave your comfort zone.

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That search for new story material from yesterday?

Perhaps you were a little overzealous.

Take your quest down a notch. Or at least wait till the clothes are dry…and nobody’s around.

Writers Horoscope September 25: Story possibilities will abound today.

Give yourself a chance to find them.
Look up from your phone. ;->

Lend an ear…on the sly.

people-talking

 

Look over a shoulder…

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You might even reach for your wallet…

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Good luck and let me know where you find stories.

 

Writers Horoscope September 24: Flexible thinking will pay off today.

Time for an alternative workspace.

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Yes, your own little auto-cubicle.

Attractive, eh?

Stop and think…

Your own food.

Your own music.

Your own companionship.

You can easily move locations if things get too loud.

leaf blower

And you’re in your own little ‘cone of silence’. [Skip to the :40 mark of this video.]

That’s just a start.

Give it a try.

Writers Horoscope September 23: A new affliction sets in today.

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It’s called comparisonitis.

Up to now, you’ve been immune.

Not so today.

Some fellow writers have recently bolstered their career, while you’ve continued the daily grind without much acclaim–from others or yourself.

A few questions to ask:

  • How do I define ‘progress’?
  • Am I still making ‘progress’?
  • Am I still energized by this work?

Reap the wisdom on comparisonitis

here: http://storybistro.com/comparisonitis/

and

here: http://www.abifox.com/suffering-with-comparisonitis-you-need-to-know/

 

 

Writers Horoscope September 22: Keep an eye out for new opportunities.

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You’re not just a writer of novels or blog posts or weekly columns.

You are a listener. You’re a storyteller. You condense thoughts. You cut through blather and deliver a message. You’re a narrator. You ask the right questions. You catch details most people glide right past.

There is a need for you and your talents.

Take a look here and here. As a great man once said, “Hey, ya never know!”

 

 

 

Writers Horoscope September 21: You fall off the ‘positive morning habits’ wagon.

 

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It’s been less than 24 hours since yesterday’s post and already you’ve strayed…

How to hop back on? Elizabeth Grace Saunders offers these four guidelines.  

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Writers Horoscope September 20: Revamp your start to the day.

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More and more research is pointing out the drawbacks of diving into email, the Internet, and directionless apps first thing in the morning. You might consider leading off with any combination of reading, writing, a little mindfulness, and some exercise. [Okay, coffee fits in there somewhere.]

But don’t take my word for it.

Srini Rao homes in on the topic with this article in Medium.

Here also is a quote from his Why Only is Better Than Best: “Once you become aware of how you’re spending your time, you’ll be amazed at how much of it you actually have at your disposal to develop better habits.”

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Writers Horoscope September 19: There’s room for more than one mentor in your life.

Getting a second, or third, opinion on your work may be just what you need.

Yes, too many cooks can spoil the…well, you know.

But, just in case, keep your eyes open for another writing sage in your life.

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Writing mentors need to look, well, writerly.

And will listen. Without too much judgment.

And won’t heap huge expectations on you.

A daily ride in the car? Sure. A bowl of kibble? You can handle that.

But remember: they need the writerly look.

Jeff Goins offers some serious tips on finding a writing mentor.

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