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Playing Doctor; Part Two – Blog Tour
28 Dec 2021

Playing Doctor; Part Two – Blog Tour

by Louise Newlands | posted in: Playing Doctor | 0

Tour Schedule December 27th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading December 27th: Promo Post @ Stormy Nights Reviewing December 27th: Promo Post @ Book Review Virginia Lee December 29th: Book Excerpt @ I Luv Books and Cats December 30th: Book Review @ Twilight Reader … Continued

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Launching ‘Playing Doctor: Part Two.’
27 Dec 2021

Launching ‘Playing Doctor: Part Two.’

by Louise Newlands | posted in: Playing Doctor, Writing | 0

I am so excited and quite nervous that the launch date for Part Two in the Playing Doctor series is finally here.  One thing that happens when you put something of yourself out into the creative space, is that you … Continued

doctor, med school, medical memoir, Playing Doctor, Playing Doctor Part Two, Steven Pressfield, W.H. Murray, Writing, Writing inspiration
Book Blub Q&A
15 Nov 2021

Book Blub Q&A

by John Lawrence | posted in: Med School, Playing Doctor, Self Publishing, Writing | 0

I have the good fortune to be invited to several book clubs in my area. The books provide fertile ground for lots of discussion around the world of medicine and beyond. I have created a Q&A for Book Clubs. It’s … Continued

Book Club Q&A, Book clubs, medical memoir, Playing Doctor, Writing
You’ll never publish alone
21 Oct 2021

You’ll never publish alone

by John Lawrence | posted in: Self Publishing, Writing | 0

My Notes on Self-Publishing When you decide to self-publish (or like me, had no other option!), the onus of work lands squarely on you alone – or so it seems. Some items on the long to-do list, like formatting, can … Continued

medical memoir, Self publishing; writing; author; book marketing; editor; cover designer, Writing
Everyone should be able to see the field.
27 Jul 2021

Everyone should be able to see the field.

by John Lawrence | posted in: sports | 0

On June 11th, under massive pressure, three men took penalty kicks.The match had lasted over two hours. The players were exhausted.It was down to a penalty shoot-out.The European Championship at stake.Then, one after another, Marcus, Jadon, and Bukayo missed.The championship … Continued

auti-racist, Bukayo, football, jadon, Marcus, racism, Soccer, sports psychology
Any thoughts on how to handle external critics?
23 Jun 2021

Any thoughts on how to handle external critics?

by John Lawrence | posted in: Writing, Med School, Playing Doctor, Screenwriting | 0

I recognize we are all our own worst critics. But for all the words and advice about how to handler external criticism, trolls, etc., it still hurts. For any kind words I heard as a doctor, or positive reviews of … Continued

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Graduation Recommendations
26 May 2021

Graduation Recommendations

by Louise Newlands | posted in: Writing, Med School, Uncategorized | 0

It’s graduation time. Congratulations! If you are looking to buy a graduation gift or to treat yourself to something inspiring then I have two recommendations: – Is it Lonely to Be a Four Leaf Clover? Things I Want to Remember … Continued

Chris Waddell, gifts, goals
Don’t miss The Screenwriting Life Podcast
13 May 2021

Don’t miss The Screenwriting Life Podcast

by John Lawrence | posted in: Screenwriting, Writing | 0

with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna Who doesn’t love podcasts—and discovering a new one that is worthwhile! Plenty of super informative and fun pods on writing and creativity, on health (Rich Roll), and for writers, a wealth of opportunities to … Continued

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“We often miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work.” THOMAS EDISON
12 May 2021

“We often miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work.” THOMAS EDISON

by John Lawrence | posted in: Writing | 0

When it comes to accomplishing dreams or goals that are important, it seems to consistently come back to this one simple truth: You have to do the work. You have to start. You have to study, write, train — i.e. … Continued

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Airplanes, Hips, and Rashes
27 Apr 2021

Airplanes, Hips, and Rashes

by John Lawrence | posted in: Playing Doctor, Med School | 0

(common things docs get asked) My wife suggested this blog post, as her friends ask if people routinely hit me up for medical advice.  I often stated that the only reason I kept my medical degree was to help call … Continued

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