# Writing tips
How I’ve Used Parallel Processing to 10x My Writing Output
Write with “magic” so you never have to face a blank page. Ali Abdaal uses parallel processing. He’s taken it one step further. With the process, he’s built a “second brain” on Notion. This has helped him produce at least one YouTube video a week since June 2017.
Opinion: Be your biggest fan because no one is waiting for your book to be published
*This is a work of nonfiction and opinion based on actual events I experienced firsthand; used with permission. When it comes to writing, sometimes I feel like that guy looks in the picture above.
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Famous writers talk about writing through resistance and writer's block.
Let’s face it. As creatives, sometimes we get blocked. Even when we should, even when there’s no excuse not to — we don’t write because we are held back by fear, self-doubt, lack of motivation, or a hundred other things.
5 Ways to Hone Your Freelance Writing to Meet Your Editor’s Standards
“To write is human, to edit is divine.” — Stephen King. If you’re a freelance writer, your skill level is likely different today than it was when you first started writing in this field. Hopefully, you’re committed to continually growing and developing your skills as a writer. When you work with various content creation platforms, you’ll have to work together with editors to ensure that you’re providing the highest quality professional work for clients. I’d like to share five ways that you can start to improve your writing skills to meet your editor’s standards.
When It Comes to Writing Advice, Here’s How to Tell Who’s Really Worth Listening To
Over the last decade, the internet has transformed. It’s grown into a living and breathing platform. That platform has been used for a wide range of different industries and approaches. One of the biggest things that’s emerged is professional self-help pursuits.
Earning a living while writing takes a long time
It takes time to earn a decent income with your writing. I’ve been a successful entrepreneur for 12 years. It’s only the past eight months that I’ve been focusing primarily on my writing and trying to earn a living through my articles.