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"There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” ― Ernest Hemingway

Tag: inspiration

4 Ways to Self-Motivate (Author Toolbox)

May 19, 2020August 3, 2021 JJ Burry23 Comments

For my return to Author Toolbox, I want to share with you the four ways I've used to find my motivation to write again. I hope that some of them will work for you if you ever feel like this writing thing needs a break.

Posted in Author Toolbox, Writing IdeasTagged advice, inspiration, motivation, reading, Writing

“Rise Again” — Quarantine, Family, and Reflection

May 14, 2020August 3, 2021 JJ Burry3 Comments

Four months... I haven't posted anything on this blog for four months. Did you miss me? I don't know about you, but life has been pretty crazy since January. Long story short, I've had a lot of reasons (excuses) not to write. However, I plan to remedy that now. But first, you should listen to [...]

Posted in Updates & ReflectionsTagged family, inspiration, music, work, Writing

#100DaysofNotebooking — Days 8-14!

January 22, 2020 JJ Burry1 Comment

Week two of #100DaysofNotebooking has come and gone. With it, I have had a blast trying new things, reflecting on topics I enjoy, and planning for future writing. If you haven't already, be sure to check out Michelle Haseltine and her post where she introduces this amazing notebooking challenge! You can start your day one [...]

Posted in #100DaysofNotebookingTagged inspiration, Notebooks, reading, Writing, writing prompt

#100DaysofNotebooking — Days 1-7!

January 14, 2020August 3, 2021 JJ Burry8 Comments

Welcome to 2020! I don't know about you guys, but I started the new year with daily writing. I know... I know... I should've already been doing that.  I wasn't. However, with the beginning of #100DaysofNotebooking (started by Michelle Haseltine), I've formed a habit that I would love to share with you! Want to know [...]

Posted in #100DaysofNotebookingTagged books, inspiration, Notebooks, prompts, Twitter

Let’s Write a Poem — National Poetry Month

April 3, 2019August 3, 2021 JJ Burry14 Comments

Don't even think the word can't right now. The easiest way to start writing a poem is to let the words lead you. Watch...

Posted in Poetry, Teaching Writing, Writing IdeasTagged advice, inspiration, Poetry, Writing

“Flowers Are Red” — My Teaching Story (National Write Down Your Story Day)

March 15, 2019August 3, 2021 JJ Burry12 Comments

Today (March 14th) is National Write Down Your Story Day. One of my stories is why I decided to be a teacher, which is not what I wanted to be when I was a kid. In truth, I wanted to be an archeologist for the longest time, but that dream ended in 8th grade after [...]

Posted in ReflectionsTagged inspiration, teaching, Writing

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