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Why start a writing habit?

Why start a writing habit?

by Hillary DePiano | Oct 30, 2019 | 4TheWords, Evergreen, On Writing: Craft and Commiseration

Start a writing habit Why start a writing habit? What’s the advantage of writing regularly rather than just when you feel like it? There are several big reasons. Build up your writing muscles The runner jogs every day to prepare for the big marathon, and daily...
The Fourth Orange and Other Fairy Tales You’ve Never Even Heard Of

The Fourth Orange and Other Fairy Tales You’ve Never Even Heard Of

by Hillary DePiano | Jul 2, 2019 | Announcements, Evergreen, Living the Writing Life, My Writing, Playwriting and Theatre, Uncategorized

Here’s something exciting: The Fourth Orange and Other Fairy Tales You’ve Never Even Heard Of is finally ready to share with the world! This play has been 6 years in the making* and is without a doubt the most complicated thing I have ever attempted to...
Daily Kanban for Writers: Managing Big Picture projects, tasks and works in progress day to day

Daily Kanban for Writers: Managing Big Picture projects, tasks and works in progress day to day

by Hillary DePiano | Mar 29, 2019 | Evergreen, On Writing: Craft and Commiseration, Writing Advice and Resources

This post is a sequel to my original post about Kanban for writers so you may want to start there. But, if not, here’s a quick recap: What is Kanban? Kanban is a project management system that started in manufacturing in which projects are visualized by easily...
Review: Can 4TheWords, the fantasy game for writers, be used for editing and other off-site writing?

Review: Can 4TheWords, the fantasy game for writers, be used for editing and other off-site writing?

by Hillary DePiano | Mar 22, 2019 | 4TheWords, Evergreen, On Writing: Craft and Commiseration

4TheWords review in a hurry: While sometimes buggy (as you’d expect from a work in progress), it’s well worth the occasional quirk for this fun and addictive game that motivates you to write more exactly as advertised! And while the site isn’t...
Transforming princess to orange dress for The Love of Three Oranges

Transforming princess to orange dress for The Love of Three Oranges

by Hillary DePiano | Mar 11, 2019 | Evergreen, Living the Writing Life, Playwriting and Theatre, Uncategorized

You want to see something really cool? Jada of creamcheese.cosplay is making some absolutely amazing costumes for The Love of Three Oranges and documenting the whole process over on Instagram (a platform I am on but barely know how to use if you want to follow me and...
LitBit: Can fitness trackers mean more sleep, hydration and physical exercise for writers?

LitBit: Can fitness trackers mean more sleep, hydration and physical exercise for writers?

by Hillary DePiano | Feb 12, 2019 | Evergreen, On Writing: Craft and Commiseration, Uncategorized

Fitbit for Writers Can fitness trackers mean more physical exercise for writers? Can having a little gadget strapped to our wrists really make us take better care of ourselves? I decided to try it out for myself. Writing is a very sedentary act. It involves sitting,...
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