Do you remember feeling so invested in the story or what you were learning that you would keep reading even when you needed to use the bathroom or were hungry? Revisit your outline. This will jog your memory as to planned story elements you've forgotten — which may help you find the missing piece. Renowned curator Jacques Saunière staggered through the vaulted archway of the museum's Grand Gallery.” — The Da Vinci Code

Your own (cultivate a nice atmosphere in your home office with posters and plants, or simply take the same seat at your local café every time — truly carve out a “dedicated writing space”) To start, the first real chapter critiques the sexism of last names in the British family and the Nazi ties. Those 2 things should not be in the same chapter. Additionally, while Baker lays out the sexism of last names (bringing up rape of the Queen in 2 paragraphs which should have been cut) he never actually questions or calls out the sexism. He never explains why it's sexist the Queen hyphenated her last name in her private life but not her public life. Nor does he adequately explain why royalists should be mad about this, he simply states it like we're all supposed to be wowed and say yes, how horrible she hyphenated her name! Based on ours and other writers' experience, here are a few motivational strategies for you to try: For example, one of the suggestions is to believe in what you’re selling and doing. If you don’t sincerely believe in what you’re doing, selling, even saying, others won’t either.Learnto prioritize family time and self-care while still meeting your obligations byworking smarter, not harder.

The British seem to be happy with their royal family, much of the world is fascinated by them. I myself have read many biographies and histories about the Windsors. What I find surprising is that, as public servants, they are not held to the same standard of ethics as any other civil servant or member of government. Look what's happening to Boris Johnson at the moment; he's got nowhere to hide. Simply by declaring something to be "private" the royals can get away with just about anything. There's no accountability, even for crimes, unless the press finds out, and even then the royals can and do have stories suppressed. Considering the heinous behavior of some of the Windsors, this should be unacceptable. Two memorable lines: 'written by loutish lads who prefer women to be obscene and not heard' and 'Harry wants to be both celebrity and victim'. So, so true. Listen to all the pronouncements that he and his wife have made since moving to California. Non-distracting (nothing too fun around to tempt you away from writing; turn off your phone so other people won't bother you) One study found that older adults who regularly read or play mentally challenging games like chess are two and a half times less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. People say to me "but without the monarchy we'd have something like President Blair!". To which my answer is: only if you vote for him. What about Tanni Grey-Thompson? Betty Boothroyd? Floella Benjamin? (all currently life Peers serving in the House of Lords, I think). There would be nothing stopping, say, Princess Anne announcing her candidacy as presidential hopeful. I might even vote for her if she did.In need of more great book recommendations? Sign up for TBR: Tailored Book Recommendations! TBR is a personalized book recommendation service that sends you books you’ll love to read.