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I have too many words – why is this a problem?

Posted on August 7, 2023 by pat thomson

It’s time for a look at the problem of too many words. Is this really a widespread problem I hear you ask? In a word, yes. You see, despite the worries about whether we will write enough, the reality is that … Continue reading →

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writing targets – word count, time spent, or chunks?

Posted on June 3, 2019 by pat thomson

Many people swear by writing goals. Perhaps it’s all about time. Timers allocate a given number of minutes for each writing session – say thirty minutes each morning, or a couple of hours two or three times a week. Or … Continue reading →