tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15450512.post7679543305342659209..comments2023-11-05T06:27:24.362-06:00Comments on A Small Group of Thoughtful, Committed Citizens: Ten Minutes at a TimeI Drink and I Know Things...http://www.blogger.com/profile/11608248895813409154noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15450512.post-10913504257028606582008-09-05T08:37:00.000-05:002008-09-05T08:37:00.000-05:00I keep reading a lot of books on writing and they ...I keep reading a lot of books on writing and they seem to agree that writing regularly is what matters--not necessarily writing for long periods.<BR/><BR/>Robert Boice (<I>Advice for New Faculty</I>, <I>How Writers Journey to Comfort and Fluency</I>) is a psychologist who has studied what successful writers (and professors) do that differentiates them from unsuccessful one. He thinks one of the keys is brief, regular writing. When you do that, it's always near to hand, and you can pick it up quickly (vs. writing in binges, which requires some ramp-up time, and typically results in a brief depression afterward). <BR/><BR/>Here's a blog I was reading this morning that seems relevant: <A HREF="http://writetodone.com/2008/09/04/learn-from-the-greats-7-writing-habits-of-amazing-writers/" REL="nofollow">Write to Done: 7 Writing Habits of Amazing Writers</A>.<BR/><BR/>I think you can do it!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10274649474631102119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15450512.post-11785707013185710042008-09-05T07:28:00.000-05:002008-09-05T07:28:00.000-05:00Or some of both. Your writings interspersed with ...Or some of both. Your writings interspersed with those of families, NICU caregivers etc.<BR/><BR/>I think ten minutes a day sounds perfect. Can't wait to read it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15450512.post-78971384909938114202008-09-04T23:12:00.000-05:002008-09-04T23:12:00.000-05:00How about soliciting essays from parents/families ...How about soliciting essays from parents/families of premature babies? You would take on the role of editor, of sorts. Lots easier to do. And probably more meaningful...Lisa :-]https://www.blogger.com/profile/02237889098638895390noreply@blogger.com