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Writing tip #23: Separate the processes.
Clearly separate your research from the writing process. Don't jump back and forth, otherwise you'll waste a lot of mental energy. If you write, then write. If you research, then research. And very importantly: forget the "delete" key when writing. It only ...

Exercise #7: Write a poem
Even if you write nonfiction or novels, you should also write poetry from time to time.

Why?

Because here, too, you learn to search for words. The search for the right rhyme trains your vocabulary and your creative muscles.

Exercise #8: Write a manifesto
Do you believe ...

I recently explained it in an exclusive email to my subscribers:

Passion is more important than ability – at least in the long term.

Because the passionate blogger acquires the necessary knowledge over time. You can learn to blog. For example, here .



I knew a girl who was a great dancer when ...

That's why you have to constantly find new and refreshing quotes. Sayings that open your readers' eyes. Sayings with a new perspective.

Also collect snappy sayings in a swipe file.

# Worth reading: 99 life lessons that will lead you to true greatness

This is also an important rule when writing ...

Ask questions
We humans are programmed to answer questions. In the same way, we open an email with a question because we feel addressed. Like a ringing phone that we can't ignore, the question forces us to respond. Freeletics (a fitness app that I use) recently wrote in a newsletter: "Do you want to ...

When we read books, we have the same impression – as if the book was written in one go.

But a good book is the process of an almost endless editing loop: writing, collecting feedback, rewriting.

Perfectionism is the desire to write a brilliant and perfect first draft immediately. Since that is not ...

We bloggers are often in a state of shock (or call it writer's block ). We are shocked by the effort, by the flood of information, by the technology.

The 1,000 True Fans Rule gave me hope – and the strength to keep going.

So you can breathe a sigh of relief today. You don't need an email list with ...

The media and your fellow human beings are constantly trying to tell you what is right, what is important and what is virtuous.
Vegan is the new holy. Organic is the new Mother Teresa. Lumbersexuals are the new men.
Decide for yourself what is important to you. And then stand by it - no matter what ...

Start with an earthquake
Most texts start like a drizzle and you wonder when it will finally start. In many blog articles, you can safely skip the first paragraphs.

Why?

Because the introduction is boring, long-winded and usually only written for Google (you can tell by the sequence of keywords ...

Freelancing, Coaching & Services
Since I can live entirely from my books and courses, I have stopped all freelancing jobs, coaching jobs & services.

I have not taken on a single new client and (probably) will not do so in the future.

I now only serve customers who were previously my customers, but ...