There are three levels of sharing work, each with its own purpose. In this post I will talk about brainstorming, feedback, and publishing. Level 1 Brainstorming The first level is the brainstorming stage where you kick around an idea with others to see if it has any weight. Think of brainstorming as a form of prewriting. Maybe you saw something on the news that you want to explore, overheard a conversation that piqued your interest, or have the seed of an idea that simply begs to be developed. At this level, sharing that idea can help refine the angle you wish to pursue. When you nail that down, write a…
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Create a Writing System
I’m developing a writing system instead of a resolution or intention word for 2025. Goals are important but I gave up on resolutions years ago when I realized they rarely made it past February. Intention words are a newer addition to the January goal-setting tradition. They have worked better for me but honestly, intentions and action aren’t the same thing. Remember the expression the road to Hell is paved with good intentions? No, this year I’m developing a writing system that I WILL stick to. In today’s post I’ll share the purpose, the process, and the particulars of developing a writing system. Purpose This January I took a class with…
