I have major writer's block compounded by panic, anxiety, plummeting self-worth and a whole host of problems, but I have to deliver this talk in two weeks. Snowflakey details within. Please help.
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posted by starcrust
on Oct 31, 2012 -
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I need advice on how to finish this master's thesis that is consuming me with guilt, anxiety and helplessness
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posted by zinful
on Jun 1, 2012 -
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How do I successfully develop a morning writing routine without giving up my night owl lifestyle? Is this even feasible?
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posted by christopherious
on Sep 1, 2011 -
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I’m a talented hack who can’t think of a long-term personal writing project. Any ideas for how I work this out?
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posted by dowcrag
on Apr 4, 2011 -
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I have always had trouble writing academic papers as a student. I do fine once I have a plan for a paper in a topic I'm interested in, but I can't seem to be able to focus on finding one. Can anyone think of a cool topic for a coherent four page research paper written at the level of review on microbial evolution related to one of the themes inside?
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posted by Blasdelb
on Nov 23, 2010 -
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I've been given the opportunity to write a weekly tech/computer/electronics column for my local paper and although I have plenty of column ideas I can't for the life of me come up with a name for it. So I'm asking the Hive Mind: what should I call it? More details inside.
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posted by Bango Skank
on May 8, 2010 -
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A friend of mine is writing a memoir about traveling to every country in Europe at the age of 23. He wants to compare being stuck in a crappy part of Romania to a well known literary or film hellhole. We can't think of any.
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posted by Jason Land
on Oct 8, 2009 -
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Academic writer's block: tips, strategies, experiences, psychology for dealing with it?
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posted by RogerB
on Sep 27, 2006 -
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I used to consider myself a decent writer. It was one of those things that I did well. Over the last few years though I can hardly seem to link two cohesive sentences together. Those last few years also seem to coincide with my entrance into working on the web. Does anyone have any tips for learning how to write again?
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posted by trbrts
on Dec 6, 2004 -
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OK, I'm trying to write my latest masterpiece, and I'm doing everything but... Any tips on writing routines? Not blocked, as such. Plain lazy is a definite possibility. But seriously, anybody have a fail-safe way to get up in the morning and get going?
posted by klaatu
on Apr 14, 2004 -
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Question for all you writers out there: how do you keep from getting distracted? What's your technique to get into the zone, focus, and let the verbiage just flow? Any and all help would be appreciated.
posted by wanderingmind
on Jan 26, 2004 -
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