Posted on June 24th, 2015
Erich Maria Remarque was one of the most outstanding German novelists. His birthday was on June 22nd, and we decided to celebrate it with this collection of his pearls of wisdom. The quotes by Erich Maria Remarque are a great cure for your soul and an amazing source of inspiration.
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Posted on June 9th, 2015
When you’ve been into freelance writing for a while, working faster, smarter and better can become your obsessive idea. The good news is that this post will tell you how to improve writing skills in up to 15 minutes a day.
A couple of small routine changes can make a big difference.
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Posted on May 26th, 2015
Working at home has numerous advantages. Your boss can’t see you (and you can’t see him/her either). No dress code. No draconic working hours.
On the other hand, all freelancers have to motivate themselves all the time and fight severe drowsiness attacks. Working from the comfort of your home, you may feel sleepy in the morning, after lunch, at the end of the working day or late at night if you work late at night. In other words, you can feel sleepy at any moment. Sometimes it’s ok to take a nap and start working with your mind refreshed. In other cases, however, drowsiness is your enemy killing your productivity.
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Posted on April 21st, 2015
Of course, everyone has his/her own biorhythms. However, when you’re making a schedule, you may want to consider the following scientifically proven facts. Here are 5 best times of the day when your productivity as a freelance writer peaks:
- 6 – 7 a.m. is just right for committing the information to your long-term memory. Of course, if you’re simply working on another project which you don’t have intention to cram, spending this time sleeping would be a great choice too.
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Posted on April 7th, 2015
Creativity is the key to success in anything you’re doing. Even if you’re not a fiction writer, creative thinking will help you find the best ways to cope with the most complex tasks in minimum time and effort. That’s why the following little-known ways to boost creativity can be of much interest to you.
Simple Recipe for Boosting Creativity
- Turn off the light. Have you got stuck at a certain point of your project? Turn off the light. Yes, you’ve got it right. A recent study has revealed that darkness or even dim illumination can boost creativity.
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