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By: Jenny Thompson

Jenny Thompson — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 11:40:17 +0000

Hi Robert, great post. For number 1 and number 4 I actually use a different tool called ExamTime – you can check out the site here: https://www.examtime.com/

It has Mind Maps, Flashcards, Quizzes and best of all Notes where you can jot down every thought. Sometimes I add them to a Mind Map and convert it to a Note.

Just wanted to let you know about this handy tool in case it interests you.

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By: Kenneth Brown

Kenneth Brown — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 01:44:48 +0000

That first tip definitely spoke to me. There have been many times when I had ideas that I really liked but I wasn’t able to work on them immediately. Once I finally got the opportunity to do so, it just wasn’t the same.

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By: Joel D Canfield

Joel D Canfield — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:50:57 +0000

Dahl was clearly a storyteller’s storyteller, and now you’ve confirmed he was a real professional as well.

His methodology reminds me of Steven Pressfield’s “The War of Art” and “Turning Pro.:

And for fans of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory who’ve never cast their nets wider, please find the movie “Danny the Champion of the World” with Jeremy Irons and his very own son in the lead role. Brilliant fantastic story, beautifully translated to the screen.

By: Robert Peters

Robert Peters — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:18:57 +0000

In reply to Lemuel.

Thanks for commenting Lemuel.

I find #1 really helpful. If you have a series of ideas that you’re working on, and thinking about in the back of your mind, you can develop them over time. You always have something to write about. But if you rely on getting inspired when you look at a blank page it’s much harder.

By: Lemuel

Lemuel — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:48:45 +0000

I always want to write early morning (like an early bird). Thanks for tip #1 I believe that’s what I need to improve. I was relieved to have read “5. Perfect your writing” as I always have the habit to go back to what I’ve written and make necessary changes to improve it. Great tips. Thank you.