A new year.
And a new opportunity to commit to writing consistently.
But we all know how it goes, don’t we?
Fast forward a few months, and staying committed to writing feels harder and harder.
New Year’s resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep.
Whether it’s writing a book, exercising more, or quitting smoking, most people don’t keep up their new year’s resolutions. According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, only 38% of people in their twenties achieve their resolution each year, and that figure drops to a disappointing 16% of people over 50.
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I’m not a disciplined person
The opposite is true.
I hate routines. I like to rebel.
And when I started my blog in November 2012, I had no idea how I’d keep blogging for over 5 years.
I struggled coming up with each blog post idea. And I excelled as procrastination champion.
But here I am. I’ve kept my blog alive for over 5 years.
How did that happen?
Over the years, I somehow managed to keep my creative spark alive, and I learned how to keep a steady stream of ideas flowing. Writing became a habit, a part of my identity. If I don’t write for more than a couple of weeks, I feel lost.
So, how did a procrastination champion learn to blog so consistently?
What science tells us about willpower and grit
A large part of the self-help industry likes to tell us to set ambitious goals and develop grit to achieve what we want.
But for many of us this doesn’t work.
Big goals are daunting and can cause anxiety. And when we get anxious, we procrastinate and feel like we’ll never reach our goals. We don’t feel good enough.
And telling ourselves to be gritty? Research by psychologist Greg Miller shows it can make us feel more stressed and miserable.
You might also have read that we have a limited source of willpower, and we have to apply it carefully to the goals most precious to us. But recent research has quashed the idea of limited willpower. Even telling ourselves we lack willpower can demotivate us.
So, instead of relying on willpower, discipline, and grit, what can you do to become a prolific writer?
Connect with your “Why”
The “secret” to summoning our muse and getting inspired to write, is connecting with our values—our reasons for writing.
In her book “Emotional Agility,” Susan David describes how we’re more likely to achieve our goals if we connect our goals to our values and want to rather than have to do something. This is as true for eating healthy food and exercising more, as it’s true for writing.
When we forget our real reasons for writing, writing becomes a chore. And who likes doing chores? Instead, examine why you want to write and make writing a positive choice.
I love formulating my thoughts and sharing my ideas with you. I learn from every blog post I write. I also love playing with words—there is an intrinsic pleasure in writing. I enjoy making each piece of writing the best I can.
Why do you write?
When you know why you want to write, you turn a writing chore into a pleasure. As business coach Pamela Wilson once wrote on my Instagram feed, she rubs her hands and tells herself: “Today, I get to write.”
Aren’t we lucky?
Make idea generation a habit
When I started blogging, I struggled to come up with ideas.
But after blogging for five years, I have more ideas than ever.
How come?
Ideas breed ideas. It’s like idea sex.
A blog post is never a definitive analysis of a problem; it never answers a question completely. There’s always a loose end that can be turned into a blog post another time.
Occasionally, I dedicate half an hour or an hour to generating ideas and coming up with a fresh list of questions I can answer. I keep a notebook of ideas, topics, and questions. When I start on a new blog post, I pick the idea I feel most excited about.
When you make idea generation a habit, you never run out of inspiration to write.
Where do you find your best ideas?
17 blog writing prompts to spark a wave of creativity
Follow your curiosity
When I started blogging, I visited forums to find out what my audience was talking about. I read other blogs and comments, and noted down the questions people asked. I kept track of emails about writing challenges people were struggling with.
But after some time, the same questions kept popping up, and I had answered them already.
So, I had to dig deeper and find new ways to come up with blog post ideas. More and more I followed my own curiosity, and answered my own questions. I experimented with off-topic posts. When I got bored with blogging about writing techniques, I started to blog about the writing process, creativity, and writer’s block. By going off piste, I wrote some of my best posts.
What makes your heart sing? What feeds your soul? What sparks your creativity?
Find the sweet spot between what you love to write about and what would help your readers. That’s the best way to find your own unique niche and develop your voice.
Chop up the writing process to beat procrastination
Does blogging feel like an insurmountable task to you, too?
When I started blogging, each blog post felt like an enormous project. And the more difficult it seemed, the more I procrastinated.
That changed when I found out about the power of small steps.
When you chop the writing process up in doable chunks, writing a blog post instantly becomes easier. And when you spread the work over a number of days, you nurture a regular writing habit. Writing becomes almost as automatic as brushing your teeth.
For instance, this blog post was written as follows:
- On Thursday, I picked an idea and wrote a short outline (in less than 10 minutes)
- On Friday, I wrote one half of the first draft (in 25 minutes)
- On Saturday, I felt stuck because this post didn’t seem special enough for a first-of-the-year post
- On Sunday, I felt energetic and decided to create an infographic; I wrote the remainder of the first draft in less than 20 minutes and drew over half of the illustrations
- On Monday, I edited and formatted the text (in 30 minutes) and finished the drawings (I thought I could draw an infographic in two days as I find drawing quite meditative. But it was a crazy idea—I need another week off!—and next time, I’ll go back to drawing one illustration a day)
- On Tuesday, I added the section about science at the beginning of the post, edited a little more and proofread the text (just under an hour)
My writing process differs a little from post to post. Often a first draft takes longer. Sometimes I spend less time revising.
But by spreading the work over a number of days, I find it easier to overcome procrastination. What’s more, my content becomes better as I take advantage of the power of percolation. I see more clearly how I can improve a post.
Forget about originality
Because worrying about originality is the quickest way to chase away your writing muse.
Early in my blogging journey, I was lucky to come across Austin Kleon’s book “Steal Like an Artist.” I can’t remember who recommended it to me, but it was an eye-opener.
I learned I could be inspired by other people’s ideas and create my own unique mix of sources and ideas. I could find my favorite examples and share my experiences to make each blog post unique.
You are unique, too.
And you know that.
You have unique experiences. A unique voice. A unique mix of ideas, examples, and stories.
So, tell the stories only you can tell. Use the words only you can choose.
Embrace your quirks. Be bold. Be YOU.
Happy writing!
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Awesome post!
One of my biggest issues is self-editing. I never get in the flow of writing because I’m always looking back on what I just wrote or trying to correct grammar and spelling issues.
So your tip on writing is brilliant. I will be testing that idea out.
It can really help to delay the editing until later. If it’s hard not to edit, try to set a timer and force yourself to keep writing until the timer finishes.
Hi Henneke!
I seem to have missed this post while I was still out of the office in January, so thanks for sending out your round-up of the year so far!
I also love the advice of Austin Kleon, about Stealing Like An Artist. Having a starting point is hands-down the fastest way to kickstart my work.
This week already (and it’s only Tuesday afternoon!) I have written ‘don’t be afraid/ashamed/hesitant to use a reference’ three times in different ways when collating people’s best learning points out of my forum.
Being inspired by someone else’s work and seeing it as a springboard to create something new and fresh means we never need to run out of ideas. And we can connect with the people who inspire us, too. It’s a win-win.
Thanks again for the reminder!
Yes, this one went out already on the 2nd of January. I was quick to get started this year, and I’m glad you still found it today.
I recommend Austin Kleon’s book as pre-course reading material for my blogging course. It really helps get people in the right mindset. And, as you wisely point out, using references works across different creative pursuits.
Good to see you again! 🙂
This is another fine post, Henneke.
You include many tips, but the ones I am holding on to today are these two.
1. Break it down into small chunks, and
2. Keep an “ideas” list.
All of your ideas are time-tested methods of achievement.
Breaking down tasks, for me, relates to the proverbial, “How do you eat an Elephant?”
We all know what the answer is.
“One bite at a time”!
Simply because elephants are too big to swallow whole, and they can get stuck in your throat.
A big problem for bloggers!
Ha, yes! A blog post can feel like an big elephant sometimes 🙂
Breaking the process of blogging into doable steps has probably had the biggest impact on my own productivity.
Happy blogging!
Good stuff, Henneke!
As I’m expanding with my business from Germany to the United Kingdom, writing blog posts has become an important part of my self-marketing strategy.
“Document, Don’t create” is the key. We are all sitting on a mountain of values and that makes us unique. Especially when you are in the service industry you can easily document processes, proven strategies and best practices to publish content.
Yep, that’s a good point. As expert providers, most of us have already a wealth of tips, processes, case studies, and ideas we can document and share with our audience. That’s a great way to demonstrate our expertise and build trust.
Thank you for stopping by to add your thoughts, Serkan. I appreciate it.
It’s a bit late… but Happy New Year.
Henneke, whenever I’ve needed a creative content pick-me-up, you’ve been my proverbial shot (ok – double) of espresso. I believe that it’s important to let the people who better our lives, aware of the fact. I think your approach to sharing valuable content is second to none, and for this… I am appreciative.
Thank you for this post, and allowing us temporary access to your inner thought. Taking us through your journey of developing this blog would have been more than enough for me.
Ok… I’ll stop writing… this is getting awkwardly long-winded.
Aww, what a lovely comment. Thank you.
I’m happy to provide you with a double shot of espresso whenever you need it, Craig 🙂
LOVE this and love the infographic!
Thank you so much, Annie 🙂
Awesome post!
One of my biggest issues is self-editing. I never get in the in flow of writing because I’m always looking back what I just wrote or trying to correct grammar and spelling issues.
So your tip on writing is brilliant. I be testing that idea out.
Yes, you’ll probably find that if you delay editing until you’ve completed a first draft, you can write a lot faster.
If I do too much editing while writing my first draft, I lose my train of thought.
Happy writing, Henry! And thank you for stopping by.
Hi Henneke,
2018 couldn’t get better than this. Glad to have read this article. Remembering your why is one of the major causes of my motivation.
I loved the infographic too, so nice of you to be making them for us. I will use your infographics (with due credits, of course) for some blog posts. They’re so good. 🙂
Thanks and have a great start of the week.
-Swadhin
Hi Swadhin,
Thank you for stopping by, and I’d be delighted if you include the infographic on your blog 🙂
Wishing you a happy 2018 full of writing joy!
Writing is a task. And like other things it needs a process.
I apply 2 process:
1. Adapted from James Altucher, I pressure myself to write down a list of 10 things. And when I am done – either I have a blog post or idea for 10.
2. Second is training my brain everyday to push for new content ideas. After a while it had become a habit. And I keep making a list of potential ideas every now and then.
I wish all of you a happy writing experience.
Good luck!
I’ve heard of Altucher’s process, too, but have never really felt the need to generate ideas every day.
It’s great to hear that the process works great for you. Thank you for adding your story here. I appreciate it.
Happy writing!
Thanks so much, Henneke, for pointing out to me, again, the necessity of knowing my “why”.
For a long time I blogged only because I was urged (erroneously) that blogging is essential to winning a publisher, thereby becoming an author.
Not much of a “why” but I found myself addicted to sharing with people and receiving their feedback. At least that was more of a motivator.
Only recently I discovered “why” my “why” was no longer serving me. It was because my true motivator was in helping people, not so much in merely talking to them or hearing from them. I can barely find a word #1 to write these days, for my blog. However if a friend writes me with a problem, she ignites the fire in me and away I go! Plenty of words, suddenly.
I still wince at trying to explain to a blank piece of paper, how to make hubby smile or why to take vitamins and exercise, but I’ve discovered a wealth of input in my old writings for these dear friends, and am in the process of deleting posts I no longer love and replacing with true words that have come from my heart, to bless others.
You are right–it’s all about the why.
And I suppose I’m stealing, creatively, from myself. Haha!
I think a sincere wish to help people is more powerful as a “why” than trying to blog to win a publishing deal because it’s more aligned with your own values.
I love your idea to let your writing be inspired by problems your friends are writing you about. And content written from the heart is more beautiful 🙂
Thank you for sharing your story, Katharine. I’m always happy to see you here! 🙂
Great post! Exactly what I needed to read this morning. I will be sharing this one!
Thank you, Joanne. Happy blogging!
When I came across this entry, I knew that I had to read it. Left the newsletter in my inbox for a few days and when I got to the post, I loved it.
Like oiling a rusty machine, the words here brushed the long forgotten bells of inspiration within me, reminding me of why I liked writing, why I started writing in the first place. After asking myself why I was writing, a flood of memories just happened automatically. Zero effort was needed in actual recollection, just sorting out the thoughts that appeared.
Thank you for this post Henneke. It’s a good restarting of the old writing engine for the new year.
After the Christmas break, it took me a while to get my rusty writing engine back into gear, too. That’s one of the reasons I started drawing—that always helps me get unstuck.
Happy writing in 2018! And thank you for stopping by, Nazir.
Blog writing is another most creative writing skill that mostly people do not have, but I admire how this article is structured with pictorials to make the readers understand the need to learn the diversity of writing.
I’m glad you like the drawings! Blog writing is a skill that most business people (whom I’m writing for) can learn—as long as they’re willing and able to devote some time to learn and practise.
Austin Kleon – I do worry about the way many people interpret his book. They feel they can steal anything, indeed. Why come up with something original if you can do ‘content curation’?
Happy 2018, nonetheless!
The title may suggest that stealing is okay, but the book doesn’t suggest you should steal nor does it focus on content curation; it only suggests that originality doesn’t need to come out of “nothing.” For me, this is a liberating thought. I can be inspired by other people’s work without plagiarizing. Kleon also recommends appropriate credits (which he also does in his own work). I try to do this as well.
Happy 2018!
I know he doesn’t. And yes, inspiration is making new things out of older things, isn’t it? Fusion writing 😉 It’s what we all do. And it’s fun.
Amazing stuff!!!
I really want to make 2018 the year of creation over consuming someone else’s content.
Happy New Year, I love your work!
I love that idea! It’s really easy to get stuck in content consumption and then not create enough. I think I’ve learned to prioritize creation over consumption. I have given up the idea of trying to keep track of blogs and what other people are writing.
Happy New Year, Eliza. And thank you for adding a great comment.
This post is pure joy. Thank you!
Happy writing, Maria!
You are a magical creativity mermaid! Love this post, I especially love the illustrated version. Thanks for passing on your spark.
Oh wow, that’s a lovely compliment … a magical creativity mermaid! Thank you, Thea.
I love it when I can inspire other people. Happy writing!
Welcome back, and a happy, healthy New Year Henneke. Can’t add anything – everybody’s said it all.
Paul – sunny (too hot) Sydney
Good to “see” you again, Paul. Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year, too!
Can you send me a few rays of your sunshine? We rarely get to see the sun these days …
I am starting my idea book writing from today .
Great!
As always exactly what I need to hear to inspire me to stick to my writing goals for 2018!
I love your illustrations!
I’m a visual person so your illustrations REALLY help!
I’m going to print them and put them in a writing notebook good reminders and writing inspiration!
I secretly prefer my drawings to my writing sometimes 😉
Happy writing in 2018, Julie!
Thank you very much for this post. I’m stuck there at “Forget about originality.” I’ll figure it out.
By the way, I’ve lost track several times during research. The feeling that what you already have is not yet adequate.
A few tactics can help deal when you get stuck in the research phase. If possible, write about what you know already. If that’s not possible, try to narrow down your topic and be clear which questions your research should answer so your research is more focused. It can also help to give yourself a time limit.
I’ve written a blog post on how to be original when you feel everything has been said already: https://www.enchantingmarketing.com/how-to-be-original/
Happy writing!
Your ‘why’ can end up being quite a concrete thing! I wanted to lose weight so I joined a gym. While I didn’t lose weight, I did find that I could be active for longer without getting out of breath. Even better, I suddenly had muscles, instead of wobbly flabby bits (though I still have those). My ‘why’ stopped being ‘losing weight’ and became ‘getting stronger’ and suddenly I had the willpower and the active desire to keep going to the gym. Voila!
What a great story! Thank you for sharing, LJ.
Happy exercising in 2018!
I want to improve my writing skills and connect with others. That’s fun.
Well done and well written.
Thanks Henneke.
Yes, it’s fun! Happy writing, Becky.
Perfect! I get so stuck in “I should” that I ignore “I want” or “I love”… Thanks for this, Henneke! I’m planning to start my year off by unsubscribing to many blogs and newsletters, but I will never leave YOU. Because you are REAL. Encouraging! ?
I’m so glad you’re staying with me, Lane. That’s a big compliment. Thank you. 🙂
I used to get stuck in “I should” a lot. Not just with writing but with everything. It’s amazing how much difference it makes to change that.
Henneke,
Another well-written, information-packed post!
The break-it-down-into-pieces method is good for other creative endeavors as well.
When I oil paint in oils, I’m usually working on several canvases, each in a different stage of development:
the compositional sketches,
the (semi-final) sketch on the canvas,
the shape/ color blocking in,
the shape/ color development (the main “painting”),
the fine detail and last “tweaking.”
When I complete a stage on one painting, I take a break from it and go work on another painting that is at a different stage.
I try to work on my writing in a similar way, separating the topic-brainstorming, outline, draft, research, editing, proofing, publishing, by working on different articles in different stages of development. (I say “try” because sometime it comes down to “get it done today” haha)
Again, thank you for sharing your writing expertise with us all.
T L Thomas
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed this post.
My drawing process is not as complicated as oil painting, but I also like making a sketch one day, and then doing the final drawing the next. Or sometimes I need a couple of days to decide what illustration goes with a post. It’s not always easy to come up with a drawing for an abstract concept.
Thank you for stopping by and sharing your process, T L. In a way, it’s not that different from my writing process—starting with outlining (compositional sketches) and finishing with tweaking the finer details.
Henneke – My process is very similar. I rely heavily on the “power of percolation” (thanks for naming it) and like you, I always pick the idea I feel most excited about.
Often that excitement changes at the last minute. I’ll sometimes write a complete rough draft and discover it no longer inspires me but it serves the purpose of finding the way.
In other words, it’s like, no, not this, but thank you because now I really have the idea!
It’s not efficient but it works. 🙂
It’s amazing how the power of percolation works, isn’t it? Our brains continue to work on our posts, even if we don’t quite realize it. It appears that even at night, when we sleep, our brains continue to process ideas and thoughts and experiences of the day.
My posts never quite turn out the way I envision them when I start writing. Sometimes I’m a little disappointed, at other times, I’m surprised by a new insight.
Happy writing in 2018, Jeff. Thank you for stopping by again!
Hi Henneke. I just love your emails and look forward to every Tuesday when they arrive in my inbox! I started to save all of them in a folder and often will pick a random email to read for ideas and inspirations! Today’s post is just brilliant and since you’ve included the embed code for your whimsical and informative infographic, I might be using it in my first blog post of 2018. Will let you know when it’s complete! Thank you so much for your wisdom and inspiration!
That’s a big compliment. Thank you, Melissa!
And yes, feel free to use the infographic and let me know when you publish it 🙂
Happy writing in 2018!
Hi Henneke,
I published my first post of the year inspired by your post here and I used your infographic which I just love. You are so right on about the more you consistently write, the more ideas flow to and through you. I have another blog post drafted and have jotted down loads of ideas for more! Thank you for all you do and I look forward to reading your blog posts every week!
Happy 2018!
Thank you for sharing the infographic, Melissa. Happy blogging!
Habits is such a powerful thing. By chipping away regularly, you build confidence, skill and small successes…which in turn gets you more excited about what you are doing.
The infographic is brilliant. I can’t imagine the work that went into it. Thanks for a brilliant, enjoyable, and inspiring post!
Yes, doing the infographic was a bit crazy. But I’ve been able to speed up a lot with practice, and it took less than half the time compared to the first infographic I made last year. And I enjoyed making it!
When I get bored with writing, drawing is a good way to get unstuck and feel inspired again.
I love this post and I love to write. Writing has meant a lot to me ever since a composition teacher in high school said I was not good. Once I overcame the burden of her harsh words, I knew I had found what I love. Maybe this was her intention all along?
I related completely to “I have to write” and “I want to write” as positive intention is everything. Taking away the necessity to write and replacing it with the desire to write makes it not a chore, it’s a pleasure.
I’ve been following your blogs for a while now and there is always incredible benefit to me in each one. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sue.
At school, I was pretty hopeless at writing essays. It was my worst subject. I only discovered how much I love writing in my early 40s. Perhaps that’s why I’ve been able to stick to my blogging? I have some catching up to do 😉
Hi Henneke,
This is incredibly useful. What a wonderful New Year gift!
To paraphrase a popular saying: “Self-doubt is inevitable. Writer’s block is optional.”
Btw, did you create this infographic in Canva? I showed it to my ten-year-old niece and she said, “It’s totally total.” 🙂
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and harmonious 2018.
Hi Rohi
I love this: “Self-doubt is inevitable. Writer’s block is optional.” I think it’s true. We can always find a way to sneak around writer’s block to get our writing done. It’s a bit like coaxing a child 🙂
The infographic was hand-drawn with ink and colored pencils on paper. I use Corel Photo-Paint to put the different drawings (and hand-writing) together in one file.
Wishing you a happy, healthy and peaceful 2018, too.
Happy 2018, Henneke!
Great advice for the new year. Love the idea of rubbing my hands together to start the writing process.
Similar to defining my ideal client, I will describe the ideal me. And I’ll write in that persona. Fake ‘til I make it. ?
Happy 2018, Pierrette!
I love Pamela’s idea of rubbing her hands together to get in the right frame of mind for writing, too. It’s a bit like a tiny ritual—like sports people get themselves ready for peak performance.
Happy writing in 2018!
I love how you breakdown a problem into its simplest processes!
Thank you, Donna. I quickly feel overwhelmed, so breaking down problems is my way to survive 🙂
Starting off the new year with a resolve (not resolution) to beat my writing demon the past few months.
I was stuck due to other life issues.
Working out in the gym has helped pull me through and I am excited to get back to pen and paper this first quarter.
Pumping iron and walks amongst trees.
Wishing you a year of peace and joy and Best in health, Henneke.
Thank you for this post.
Kind regards,
Ray
Hi Ray, good to see you again. You were there at the end of last year, and here you are at the start of 2018.
It makes me happy to read you feel excited to get back into writing. I hope you keep pumping the iron and walking, too, as they’re great ways to inspire your writing 🙂
Wishing you a year of peace and joy, too. And lots of writing fun!
Henneke:
Thanks for the new year’s motivation. Love the way you split up your writing process.
You’re a true inspiration!
All good wishes for 2018
Thank you so much, Susan. Happy writing in 2018!
Hey Henneke Happy new year! Wish you a prosperous and healthy 2018, to bring more gems in your writing. I am follower of your blogs which inspires and motivates my irk for writing. But it holds me back because of procrastination, which you mention in this blog, which is eye opening for me, your writing skills are teaching methods of “Skills to sell’ way of becoming an blog writer. Your blogging articles have nuts and bolts to make blog more readable, sticky, and persuade to become a skillful writer. Keep up the Great work! Lord bless you!
Thank you for your lovely comment, Rahul. I’m glad my content is inspiring and motivating you.
Wishing you a healthy 2018 with a lot of writing fun. Here’s to beating procrastination!
Hi there,
I have been reading you since the starting of 2017. In the middle of 2017, I wanted to unsubscribe but I did not as your writing forced me to continue.
Every time, you drag me to read the post. It is amazing.
Happy new year.
Hi Surinder,
I feel honored you continue to allow my emails into your inbox. I never take that for granted.
Thank you for your compliment, and happy writing in 2018!
Hello Henneke,
I read your post it’s marvelous, amazing just like a boost for writers. I too want to do writing but the problem is I don’t have enough understanding of English since I belong to India. But I want to write what should I do?
Hi Pratibha – it really depends on how good your command of English is. You may want to consider blogging in your native language. Alternatively, consider hiring a proofreader/editor/coach and learn from how they correct your writing. Reading a lot in English helps, too. I hardly ever read Dutch (my native language).
The transformation of ‘I have to write’ into ‘I want to write’ is an eye-opener. Henneke, that’s another amazing post. Cutting the writing process into smaller pieces is truly a great idea. It does work! Even, the content turns out better every time. As you suggested, I also keep a notebook to collect ideas, queries and mistakes. You never go out of ideas if you have smart observation skills. Every day, there is something new that can be added to our content calendars ONLY if we think that way.
Thanks for giving such wonderful tips.
Arfa
That transformation from “I have to” to “I want to” was a real eye-opener for me, too. I can’t remember when I exactly learned about it first time, but it really helps beat procrastination. It also works for many other chores (I mean: for other things I want to do 😉 )
I read part of Leonardo da Vinci’s biography by Walter Isaacson during the holiday period. And a lot of his creativity comes from observation and asking questions. He never stopped asking why. Like: Why is the sky blue?
Thank you for your lovely comment, Arfa. I appreciate it.
Hi Henneke Brilliant start to 2018. Love the idea of straying from originality and copying an idea, expression or technique from someone else but putting your own spin on it. The one thing I have learnt from you is selective alliterative word pairs to support a point – for example zest and zing, polish or perish. Absolutely love the infographic. Thanks for an informative and entertaining post.
Hi Poovanesh, Thank you for your lovely comment – I’m glad like the infographic. It was a rather crazy project to pull off for today.
Happy writing in 2018!