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  • Four Pieces of Writing Advice You Should Totally Ignore

    Four Pieces of Writing Advice You Should Totally Ignore

    Here is some of the advice I’ve gotten about writing that I’ve learned it’s best to ignore.
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Feb 27
    Narcissists Love Watching You Suffer

    Narcissists Love Watching You Suffer

    Narcissists don’t fail to notice your suffering, they take joy in it.
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Feb 20
    Interviews with Medium Experts on Living the Writing Life: Sherry McGuinn

    Interviews with Medium Experts on Living the Writing Life: Sherry McGuinn

    The inaugural edition of our new series which discusses how expert writers experience and cope with the writing life
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Feb 15
    Bedtime Revenge Procrastination — The New #MeTooNoSleep Movement

    Bedtime Revenge Procrastination — The New #MeTooNoSleep Movement

    Many of us have this syndrome as a function of the lack of control we feel during the pandemic.
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Feb 8
    The Pandemic is Giving People a New Kind of Dreams

    The Pandemic is Giving People a New Kind of Dreams

    Many people around the world — including more than 600 featured in just one study — say they are experiencing a new phenomenon: coronavirus…
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Feb 6
    Get Ahead of Upcoming Changes to Google’s Ranking Algorithm

    Get Ahead of Upcoming Changes to Google’s Ranking Algorithm

    Learn if you need to update before the two changes to Google’s ranking algorithm occur in March and May of 2021.
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Feb 3
    I Bounce to Keep My Writing Happy, Productive and On Track

    I Bounce to Keep My Writing Happy, Productive and On Track

    Find something fun to do while writing to prevent frustration and boredom and to increase your productivity.
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Jan 31
    Should Straight Actors Play Gay Characters? Depends Who You Ask

    Should Straight Actors Play Gay Characters? Depends Who You Ask

    While many straight actors have received acclaim for their performances in LGBTQ roles, there are those that argue only gay actors can play…
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Jan 26

    Trump should be held accountable for Democrats testing positive for COVID-19.

    These Republicans were following the example set by their party leader.
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Jan 13
    How Do You Decide What Personal Information to Publicly Share in Your Writing?

    How Do You Decide What Personal Information to Publicly Share in Your Writing?

    Putting the private “you” out there for public evaluation can make you feel very vulnerable, yet common experiences and opinions matter.
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Jan 11

    In response to the Capitol riot.

    Words hold power. They can inspire or annihilate thoughts, hopes, dreams, beliefs, self-esteem and self-confidence. They can initiate…
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Jan 9
    New Party Claiming Election Was “Rigged” and Their Candidate Won Intends to Challenge Biden…

    New Party Claiming Election Was “Rigged” and Their Candidate Won Intends to Challenge Biden…

    The Writers Party have brought lawsuits in seven states, intending to have their candidate certified as President of the United States.
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    Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
    Jan 4
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