Life of E's

The Question (from a Life of *E*s member who is also in the Hat Trick Program): Could you tell me a little more about how you actually get those gremlins to accept their new assignments and leave you alone?  Meggin’s response: Here are a few ideas related to gremlins. 1. My first coach, when I [...]

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Click here for notes from a recent phone in feedback (in a Word document) or you can read the information below. 30 Articles in Just 30 Days event, coming Friday, June 11, 2010.  Gini has carefully captured the notes and ideas from the most recent call in time for everyone to access.  You’ll want to [...]

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Notes from the call-in, November 16, 2009 If you missed the call on 11/16/09, Gini was taking notes as the call went along (while also leading the call) and I am posting them here.  Take a look and see how many ideas for writing you pick up (or are reminded of).  This is a great [...]

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Here are yet more indications that were sent in when I asked folks for their best pretending-to-write ‘sign’: 32. You have Microsoft Word open and you’re fiddling with the styles to get one that’s “just right.” 33. You’re surfing the net-not aimlessly but for some really good examples of the kind of thing you’re trying to [...]

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Here are yet more indications that were sent in when I asked folks for their best ”pretending-to-write ‘sign’:  Your question and your examples made me laugh out loud! As you know I am in the process of writing my dissertation, so I have much experience with this. For me, the signs that I’m pretending to write [...]

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1. You’re cleaning out your desk drawer for the second (or third) time this week. 2. You’re on deadline and you’re answering the phone – or worse yet, you’re making calls. 3. You’re sending and receiving emails. Hello?! How many times do we have to talk about this? 4. You’re on FB, LinkedIn, or Twitter. [...]

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I would like to let participants from “30 Articles in Just 30 Days” know about these wonderful tips from Gina Hiatt, Ph.D. (www.academicladder.com) and she has graciously agreed to let me share them on the blog: 8 Ways to Simplify Overly-Complex Writing & Thinking by Gina Hiatt, Ph.D. “Learning builds daily accumulation, but the practice [...]

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If you missed the call on 4/23/09, Gini was taking notes as the call went along (while also leading the call) and I am posting them here.  Take a look and see how many ideas for writing you pick up (or are reminded of).  This is a great time for writing!!  And the next 30 [...]

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Click here for notes from a recent phone in feedback (in a Word document) or you can read the information below. Gini has carefully captured the notes and ideas from the most recent call in time for everyone to access. You’ll want to access the next phone-in time, which she references – and be part [...]

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We just had another wonderful group of folks who want to be writing – a lot!  We met for our introductory/kick-off tele-coaching session on Saturday, January 31st.  Now, everyone is busy writing every day and accomplishing those writing goals that they have set out for themselves.  I’m hoping that participants will comment below and let [...]

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