In college I discovered the key to motivate me to get my work done: procrastinating working on my papers by writing stories. The rules were simple: when my brain would freeze up or get bored working on the paper, I would open another document and free write without any kind of plan. I just let the creativity flow. Then, when I had purged those creative thoughts, I could return to the logical and academic work.
While they say multitasking decreases your focus and productivity, in this case I found it to be the opposite.
Now, as a freelance writer, I take on both types of projects: the drier, fact-based ones and the free-flowing creative ones, and do the same!
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I always dreamed of being a writer, but never thought I could make money doing it. So, after earning a BA in English and honing my reading, analytical, and writing skills, I settled for a more "stable" career in ministry (joking, of course!), bringing my love for the written word to my Biblical studies as I learned Greek and Hebrew, Exegesis and Theology while getting an MA in Theological Studies.
I've worked in various ministry capacities in the church: children's minister, ministry staff (aka, "whatever needs doing"), ESL teacher, youth intern, and others.
Though this blog is mostly about classic literature, I will probably throw in some thoughts on writing, occasional theological musings, or my reflections on emotional health, psychology, philosophy, or cultural topics. I am a thinker and a lover of many things!
I am currently pursuing publishing my first children's novel while doing freelance writing (my profile here: https://www.upwork.com/o/profiles/users/~0104b8a9e8c1253315/).
I like to paint (and may share some of them here someday!), enjoy the outdoors, learning, reading, and growing. I also love learning about other people and helping them to realize their gifts and potential.
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