Comments on: What the Japanese can teach you about writing

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 23:40:00 +0000

In reply to Cecile Conoly. I think the Kaizen technique is a good one for anything that requires time and commitment: learning a second language, exercise, writing.

By: Cecile Conoly

Cecile Conoly — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 23:07:00 +0000

Thank you for this information. I ‘ve been following an apprenticeship with a french gentleman who advises his students to use the “Kaizen” method as we develop the habit of speaking french naturally,automatically , and without hesitations. It has been very effective for me in this capacity. I find it to be helpful in creating the writing habit, as well.
I have plenty of time to improve my writing as I no longer am working at the hospital. I think I can do better than be a housekeeper .I’m too old to keep up .So perhaps I’m unable to be meaningfully employed in any other pursuit than writing.

By: Nuclearmind

Nuclearmind — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 02:59:00 +0000

Since I first read the above post of yours twenty minutes ago., I have initiated three projects composed of twenty volumes each. One will detail the game changing discovery of sugar-free iced latte, The other two will follow the journeys of two of the great American dictators of the twentieth century, including, but not limited to, J. Edgar Hoover….? Ha! You thought I was about to reveal what in all likelihood your readers will want to steal from my fertile creative mind.This will not happen today. No, this will not happen today.Go ahead and cry if you must. I confess, I have stumbled upon an insurmountable obstacle by following your advice. I cannot seem to find my pen and paper under all the ideas you stimulate in me. Therefore, I am not going to do a thing. Tonight for instance, I shall go see another pointless Hollywood film, and then go Bowling followed by four shots of Cuervo Gold Tequila followed by several line dances down at the Twist & Shout until I fall down and twist and shout. Thank you.

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 17:02:00 +0000

In reply to Jaz. Interesting point, Jaz, but I'm not sure how you mean it to relate to writing?

By: Jaz

Jaz — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 06:15:00 +0000

Lance Armstrong used large amounts of drugs to improve his athletic performance. He was at best a ‘slightly above average pro-level cyclist’.

By: Chavi

Chavi — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 21:21:00 +0000

Reminds me of BJ Fogg’s “tiny habits” (google it for a free interactive kickstart.) THanks!

By: Ksenia Carvalho

Ksenia Carvalho — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 06:01:00 +0000

Thank you very much for this post! I’ll start tomorrow morning with a five-minute writing and will try to do it everyday)

By: Daphne Gray-Grant

Daphne Gray-Grant — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:22:00 +0000

In reply to Charli Mills. So glad you found it helpful, Charli!

By: Charli Mills

Charli Mills — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:09:00 +0000

Love it! You never cease to have useful tips for writers, Daphne. Thanks.