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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

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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

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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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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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“What will your verse be?”
30 Mar 2021

“What will your verse be?”

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

“We don’t read and write poetry because it’s cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits and … Continued

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