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5 Programs to Use for Your Writing

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(c) 2013 Windy Johansen

I use more than one program for my writing. I don’t currently use all of these, as some cost a lot, but they are useful programs that I have used in the past.

Microsoft Word (Windows/Mac)

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Writing Prompt: Precious Antiques Extracted from Nougat (?!)

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(I’m trying something new with my writing prompts. *hands you a hard hat just in case* I’m not sure whether this will be rickety and awful or lovely and wonderful. Hence the hard hat.)

Write something using these words:

extract
nougat
antiques
precious

(The title is an attempt to do exactly this. I thought it was funny. :D )

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Poem: Light from Simplicity

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(I’m posting my poems again. They may be awesome, they may be terrible. But I hope they make you feel better. Or that they make you feel like writing something. Or both. Both would be awesome.)

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Light from Simplicity
fluttering stars
made of paper

luminous, light from simplicity

green and gold notes
two inks, one form

colorful, light from simplicity

twirling stars
born to dance

luminous, light from simplicity

expressive notes
rainbows, so small

colorful, light from simplicity

(c) 21 September 2013 Windy Johansen

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5 Ways A Smart Writer Like Me Hurt Myself

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(c) 2013 Windy Johansen

A few minutes ago, I was playing around on the computer, and noticed that my wrist hurt.

A couple of checks revealed it to be my tendinitis flaring up again, in my elbow. Aaaawesome.

So how did I pull this off? I’ll explain it.

(Don’t take this as medical advice. I’m not qualified to give medical advice.)

Harmful Act #1 – Repetitive Motions

Clicking, in this case. I was playing Minetest (a game that’s a bit like Minecraft) for hours at a time for several days. Dumb me.

When you write (or play games) make sure that you take breaks and do other stuff with your hands in those break times.

Harmful Act #2 – No Ergonomics

It seems like ergonomics is this silly thing, but it’s not. My keyboard is on my lap, and my mouse is next to me on the couch.

Don’t do this. Make sure everything’s at the proper angles and distances for you.

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Harmful Act #3 – Didn’t Pay Attention to Physical Signs

There’s a certain tiredness that happens before the pain. I ignored it. Don’t ignore your body.

Harmful Act #4 – Not Putting on the Brace Right Away

If you have braces or ACE bandages and know how to use them, use them when they are needed. Don’t be me.

Harmful Act #5 – Ignoring the Pain

Pain is a signal from your body that something’s not right. In repetitive stress injuries, pushing through the pain can cause more damage.

<3 Sorry for the shortness and the off-topic-ness. I'm going to go take care of my rotten little arm.