Flow

Left brain vs. right brain for writers

by Laura Connell on August 11, 2010

Research has identified two types of people, those whose left-brain is dominant and those were the right-brain dominates. The dominant left-brain is ‘content’ oriented, while someone with right-brain dominance will be ‘process’ oriented. Left brain dominance: Logical Sequential Rational Analytical Objective Looks at parts Right brain dominance: Random Intuitive Holistic Synthesising Subjective Looks at wholes [...]

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Concentration: 22 ways to stay focused on writing

by Matthew Stibbe on September 7, 2009

To be a great writer, you have to be able to concentrate. Not only that but you have to be able to maintain focus for sustained periods. It’s not the only thing you’ll need but it’s a good start. Psychologists describe a powerful form of concentration called ‘flow’. It happens when someone concentrates  fully engaged [...]

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