Quotes for any occasion

I've found the below list really good for searching for any kind of quotes on a variety of occasions:

Quotes for any occasion

Writer's Block A Common Factor

Is such a common factor that many articles have been written on this topic over the years.

I know there are times I'd stop, look blankly at the paper or screen and mutter, 'what do I write next?'

Fortunately there are now a number of postings on the net which helps to get the thoughts back on track but I still find that doing other things in the mean time, a good break from writing and I return to it, refreshed and ready to write the next article or poem.

What I find useful are:

• Just taking a break from writing and it can be up to a month or more
• Keep observing what's around, conversations heard in public areas (you'd be surprised at what you hear!)
• See how others react when you tell them something and try to capture that expression so that when character building, you can see the different types of emotions used for the situation
• Describe everything you see in a notebook as writing has to flow and it only comes with practice
• Write down what you're feeling at the current time to get an idea of how far away you are from your writing objectives as this will help you realise what you need to do to help you get back on track of being refreshed and invigorated with new ideas to bring the writing project forward
• Watching plays and performances, taking note of characters, plot and theme, naturally as forcing yourself to be to aware will lead to blankness at times

So many factors to take into account.

For me the most important one is that break from writing and just not thinking about it at all during these moments of not able to write anything productive.

Good luck and enjoy that writing journey of discovery!

Ernest Hemingway's Top 5 Tips for Writing Well (via Copyblogger.com)

It's a good idea to read such advice and to help with writer's block:

5 things you should know when you're writing

Tips on Writing sites

If you like writing, as I do, you won't mind writing articles on topics you know really well on sites which share revenue. As the experts say, it is best to look for a writing job which guarantees payment and which isn't going to be minimal, if at all:

Revenue Earning from Revenue Sharing sites can be unpredictable

Book swapping

Are you ever at a lost as to what to do with books you've just read?

Instead of donating them to charity, there are some good sites around where you can swap them for ones, members have read and in turn want to dispose of!

There are such sites, worth thinking about before a charity shop becomes the last resort and what would appeal to eco-aware readers! Below is a link to the best book swapping websites:

The best book swapping websites

A Society of Poets, Poetry and Events

Many established poets gather at The Poetry Society in London for some spectacular events, including Andrew Motion, a former Poet Laureate.

The Society's Cafe is always buzzing with artists, writers and performers. A popular venue with writers, it is always nearly packed and holding an event there is almost impossible.

The Poetry Society and Cafe

Poetry writing site

Those of us who like writing poetry and enjoy reading outstanding poems by writers who have been writing for a while, then take a look at:
An excellent poetry writing community

Here, poetry enthusiasts write regularly on different topics and there is an enthusiasm about writing which is unique to writing, here. If you like to be amongst poetry enthusiasts, in a relaxed and friendly environment without feeling the need to write to a given theme or topic, this is the place to express your poetic, random thoughts. Truly inspirational and in a way, liberating as the writer can just write on any topic.