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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.
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.
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
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
Natalie Frank, Ph.D.
Jan 4
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