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The Writing Snack that Loves You Back

2018-03-06
By: Colleen
On: March 6, 2018
In: The Healthy Writer, Writing Well Wednesday (WWW)

~Writing Well Wednesday Tip~ Looking for the perfect writing snack? I’ve got it for you: nuts. These little guys are nutrient powerhouses, and have a number of health benefits for writers: They are good sources of protein, and will help keep you satisfied between meals, increasing your odds of maintainingContinue Reading

3 Ways to Keep Sugar from Killing Your Creative Mojo

2016-10-10
By: Colleen
On: October 10, 2016
In: Boost Creativity, The Healthy Writer

To say I was skeptical would be putting it mildly. Years ago, some of my clients started asking me to write about the “dangers” of consuming sugar. Sugar? Please. I felt like John Travolta when he plays the angel in the movie, Michael. In one scene, after pouring heaps ofContinue Reading

10 Energy-Boosting Snacks to Fuel Your First Draft

2016-03-14
By: Colleen
On: March 14, 2016
In: The Healthy Writer

By Si Quan Ong “Ugh…” You’re frustrated. Today has been a long day for you and you’re absolutely exhausted. What you really want to do is rest… but you can’t. You’ve promised your readers you’ll deliver your book to them—the book they are now patiently waiting for. The deadline isContinue Reading

10 Healthy Munchies for Writers and Other Deskbound Folks

2014-02-11
By: Colleen
On: February 11, 2014
In: The Healthy Writer

There’s something about working in an office that compels one, no matter how health conscious, to cave in to the munchies. Why not take advantage of the compulsion to choose healthy but satisfying options?

Thanks for visiting Master Writer Mindset—where we fuel your mind and ignite your writing! Feel free to look around, and contact me at the "Contact" button on the top menu bar if you have any questions or are looking for writing coaching.

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