5 obstacles to better writing—and how to overcome them
Becoming a better writer involves challenges similar to the challenges of learning to play the piano, this author contends. Here are her tips for emerging victorious at both.
It astonishes me that every time I cite a principle that I’ve mentioned what feels like a million times (mind-mapping, for example), some readers are surprised.
Am I speaking Greek, I wonder? Are there really people who’ve missed my mighty obsession with mind-mapping?
I had some insight into this quandary recently, thanks to my piano lessons. I’ve noticed that my teacher has to mention principles many times before I respond. For example:
Although I am thrilled to learn the piano (a lifetime goal) and adore my thoughtful and sympathetic teacher, I also receive an unexpected gift from my weekly lesson: the insight it gives me into teaching others.
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