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List of Resources for Sustained/Ambitious Writing
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- From “The 7 Secrets of the Prolific” by Hilary Rettig |
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MATERIAL RESOURCES: |
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Writing space/room |
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Computer (with Internet, for research, Web, emails) |
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Computer (without Internet, for writing) |
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Computer printer and other peripherals |
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Ergonomic furniture |
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Reference books |
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Software – planners, outliners, note-takers, progress tracking, etc. |
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Money |
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Comfortable clothes |
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PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES: |
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Dedication |
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Focus |
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Ability to “write past wall” |
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Self-knowledge ability to analyze and improve performance |
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Self-forgiveness/resilience |
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Ability to tolerate discomfort |
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Perseverance |
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Ability to stay attached to goal |
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Ability to prioritize and to sacrifice lesser priorities (e.g. to create time for the goal). |
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Devotion to self-care (basic nutrition, rest, mental and physical health). |
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Luck |
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Clarity and strength of purpose |
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Belief in self, the goal, the process, etc. |
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“Writer’s identity” |
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES: |
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Supportive family |
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Supportive boss and coworkers |
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Coach/mentor/trainer |
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Critique partner(s) |
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Friends |
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Writing community |
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Audience |
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Medical, nutritional, psychological, and other professionals |
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