[Ep 209] Each week I claim that writers are discovering ways to reach their writing goals—and have fun—by being more curious, creative, and productive. And each week you may be thinking, “Really?” Yes, I really do believe these three traits or these three values can drive you forward to achieve your goals—and have fun along the way. They are values I myself … [Read more...]
Eleanor Roosevelt: None of us can afford to stop learning
Eleanor Roosevelt nurtured an active, curious mind. She believed that "living and learning must go hand in hand," and her philosophy played out in life and in print. She wrote about curiosity itself and about things that reflected her curiosity. "This part of learning—learning as you go—gives life its salt. And this, too, comes back primarily to interest. You must be … [Read more...]
#60: The Top 5 Ways Curiosity Can Ruin Your Writing
“Curiosity can ruin my writing? What? I thought Ann Kroeker lauded curiosity as a key component to the writing life! She claims it’s one way we can achieve our writing goals!” “Is she turning her back on curiosity? Has it killed the cat and now she’s urging us to return to predictable poetry and lifeless prose?” No worries, friends. Curiosity still fuels my … [Read more...]
#35: Want to Be a More Creative Writer? Get Curious!
Show Notes Summary: Episode #35: Want to Be a More Creative Writer? Get Curious! Curiosity can distract us from our work and disrupt our productivity. Curiosity can tempt us to waste time watching Buzzfeed and Upworthy videos, discover our friends' latest Facebook updates, tag trends on Twitter, and obsessively check weather reports. But curiosity is a powerful … [Read more...]
Top 6 Curiosity Discoveries – August 2015
I'm resurrecting the Curiosity Journal I began years ago. An autodidact's journal. A lifelong learner's exploration. A commonplace book. The monthly Curiosity Journal will document six areas that ignite a curious mind: learn, read, write, play, try, listen. * * * 1. Learn I love learning new things, whether knowledge, trivia, insight, or skills. This month's … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: November 21, 2012
Wednesdays (or thereabouts) I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. Sometimes I mix up the order, just to keep you on your toes. Care to join me? … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: June 6, 2012
Each Wednesday (or thereabouts) I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.Care to join me? … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: January 26, 2012
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing.I'm late this week, however, so I'm posting on Thursday.Hope you don't mind.:::ReadingA few articles, mostly about brain-sharpening: "A Sharper Mind, Middle Age and Beyond" from The New York Times "Buff Your Brain" from … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: December 28, 2011
Each Wednesday I’ve been recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the previous week using these tag words: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. Now I'm simplifying the journal, to see if I like a slimmed-down version. … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: Sept. 21, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal to recap the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. ::: Some of you have mentioned that you’re keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: August 31, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you’re keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: August 24, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you’re keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: August 10, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you’re keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. Reading Luci Shaw's Breath for the Bones includes a chapter on Paying … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: July 13, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you're keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. Reading I copied this down from Steven Pressfield's quick … [Read more...]
Curiosity Journal: July 6, 2011
Each Wednesday I’m recording a Curiosity Journal, a recap of the past week. Tag words are: reading, playing, learning, reacting and writing. :::Some of you have mentioned that you're keeping a Curiosity Journal, as well. Leave your link in the comments so that we can visit and enjoy your weekly review. Reading I finished The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin. … [Read more...]
