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Getting Inspiration From Outside Your Medium Is Vital, Too

As a writer, be it of prose, theater, music, or otherwise, you need to make sure that you have a process to find your inspiration, as much as anything else. After all, without inspiration, a writer doesn’t have much material to actually write. Traditional sources of inspiration tend to include one’s own life, as well as other writers in your medium, but why limit yourself? Here, we’re going to look at the importance of exploring inspiration through other mediums and creative lenses, as well. Image – CC0 License The power of art If you have ever wanted a writing prompt, then there are few better places to go than to your local gallery or your local art museum. Whether it’s the expansive and eye-opening vignettes…
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Spend A Lot Of Time Waiting Around? Here’s Some Ways To Pass The Time

Some people wish they could do something productive with their spare time when they have a few minutes or at most half an hour on their hands—not enough to go anyplace or do anything big, but just a few minutes or at most half an hour—and they do not want to just waste it by doing nothing. In the time you are waiting to leave the house, on hold for a phone call or an email, or simply when you have a few minutes to kill and do not want them to go to waste, here are some activities you can do. Image via Unsplash   Spend a few minutes reading.  It does not matter if it is a book, a newspaper, a blog, or…
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The Past, the Present, & the Future of Home Insurance

Maybe we’re a little late to the party with Christmas references, but the new year seems about the right time for reflection: what the heck happened to home insurance in the last few years, what’s going on with it right now, and what’s going to happen in the near future? One of the most popular insurance questions around is the age-old, “why are my insurance rates going up?” When it comes to home insurance, that same question has only ever been reiterated for the last few years. Let’s dig in. How the pandemic impacted home insurance and premiums. The pandemic caused a number of unexpected closures in many industries, including the construction sector. The supply chain saw massive disruptions, with chip shortages resulting in a…
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Home Improvements You Can Make In The Future

Are you looking for some inspiration to start your renovation project? It can be difficult knowing where to start, so we have come up with a list of the best home improvements you can make this new year. Whether it is painting your walls or installing a new kitchen, this blog will help you find what’s right for you and your family.  Via Pexels Making Your Home More Energy Efficient   Making your home more energy-efficient is a great way to start the new year. There are many small changes you can make, like installing energy-efficient light bulbs or adding insulation, that will save you money on your energy bill in the long run. Another home improvement project that can help you save money is…
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Tips on How to Conduct Better Research

There are many reasons why you may need to conduct research. Perhaps you are the owner of a business and want to find ways to improve it, maybe you are a student and are researching for a PhD, maybe you want to create a new and better product and processes, or maybe you are writing a new book. Whatever your reason, research is a great way to add authority and depth to your understanding and how you present your findings. If you have a project that you need to get on with, you may be wondering how best to go about the research phase. To help you out, we have come up with a few suggestions: Image from Pixabay Create a Focus, or Topic of…
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