Showing posts with label write or die. Show all posts
Showing posts with label write or die. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Had to share!

We've all been there . . .that place where it physically hurts to write. You feel like you're trying to squeeze your brain dry. And what do you come up with? Nada.

I have found a solution to this problem. You might think that it will be the adage: just write. Well, it's true, but here's a nifty little tool to help you along.


I found this link through another blogger's comments. The name of the site alone intrigued me. And I found it very useful. You set yourself a word limit and then you'd damn well better start writing. Because if you stop to muse or play on Facebook or run for a diet cola, the screen starts turning red. I think it makes noises, too, but I currently have my sound turned off. It's honestly like having that teacher breathing down your neck, making you do your homework. It works!

Now, am I saying that the words you produce will be pure genius. Erm, no. But, hey, it's a start! And it did help me climb out of my rut. So, thank you, Dr. Wicked!