Failing again. Failing better.
Today, Obayashi Corp., a Japanese construction firm announced that it would complete a space elevator by as early as 2050. This could be one of those big announcements that people recall, just after John F. Kennedy’s famous announcement that the U.S. would travel to and from the moon in ten years. Obayashi stated that it…
Yesterday, Lifehacker had a great post on the Seinfeld method to stop procrastination. Also called the “Don’t Break the Chain” method, it’s a way to focus on three or four goals and get them done, a little bit at a time. By taking little steps each day, you minimize resistance. I only need to write…
Galleycat recently posted a story about 30 companies, including Forbes and The Big Ten Network, that have started using Narrative Science’s technology instead of writers to generate their content. Narrative Science claims its software can gather data and write “sports stories, financial reports, real estate analyses, local community content, polling & elections, advertising campaign summaries,…
So you understand tension and you’ve dramatically increased your word count, and you’re ready to get started with your new novel. Where should you begin? With the plot. I’ve talked about it before–some people are planners and some people fly by the seat of your pants. I’m a planner. I love making lists, outlines, and…
Alright, time for part two of my Rachel Aaron trifecta of posts. As I mentioned in my last post, I want to comment on Rachel’s strategy for dramatically increasing her daily word count. Rachel improved it 500%! And while her words per day might be impossible for some writers, her strategy will definitely help you…