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The World’s Most Wonderful Bookstores!

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Poplar Kid’s Republic

Beijing

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Livraria Lello

Porto, Portugal

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Shakespeare & Co. Antiquarian Books

Paris

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El Péndulo

Mexico City

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Selexyz Bookstore

Maastricht, Holland

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Cook and Book

Brussels, Belgium

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El Ateneo Grand Splendid

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Ler Devagar

Lisbon, Portugal

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maxkirin

maxkirin:

Hello, writerly friends!

National Novel Writing Month is almost upon us! Are you ready for 30 days of literally abandon? I sure hope so! :D Otherwise, though, you have no reason to worry because I’ve compiled answers to the most common NaNoWriMo problems, along with a bunch of helpful links!

If you want to see my silly face (and hear of the ridiculous challenge I am going to be doing during NaNoWriMo) then feel free to give the video above a spin! Otherwise, you can just head over below and checkout the answers to your questions~ ♥︎

  • If the problem is that you don’t have a story idea… No need to worry! I have been making Story Seeds and Weird Prompts for over 2 years. Of course, you’re allowed (and encouraged) to change, twist, and combine prompts as you see fit! No sourcing necessary c;
  • If the problem is that you haven’t done any outlining… You’re in luck! I have a two-part video where I go over my system for brainstorming, fleshing out, and plotting a novel! Click HERE to check it out :D
  • If the problem is that you’ve lost the motivation… I have just the thing for you! I recently uploaded a video titled ‘How to Regain the Motivation to Finish your Novel' and it contains my *best* piece of advice for reigniting the flame and getting back into writing!
  • If the problem is that you’re a little rusty… Then you’ve come to the right place c; My youtube channel is full of Writing Exercises and Writing Challenges!

Finally, I have a couple extra things for you! :D

  • If you need a little more help fleshing out characters… you should head over to my collection of Character Questions!
  • If you need a little bit of encouragement… you should check out my Writer Positivity page, and remember that if you have a writing question you can always send it my way!
  • Finally, if you love listening to music while writing… then head over to my 8tracks page and pick up one of my many Writing Playlists! Made by writers, for writers c;

I hope this helps~ ♥︎

And, of course, make sure to subscribe to me on Youtube if you want more writing advice videos, and if you would like (even more) writing advice, positivity, and prompts, then make sure to follow my blog: maxkirin.tumblr.com!

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artiststoolbox:

drawnblog:

QUIT SLOUCHING!! Have I got your attention? :) 
My husband sends me great info like this regularly (he’s a fitness trainer). These tips are extremely useful for anyone who sits all day (and probably incorrectly). It’s not just the old “sit up straight” talk either:

Sitting provides stability to perform high visual & motor control tasks 
General Goal: Optimal Sitting Posture = Design of Chair + Posture 
Specific Goal: Seated Minimal Muscle Cocontraction + Neutral Spine 
Utilize Backrest & Do Not Slump Forward (Excessive Kyphosis) 
General Backrest Inclination: 90-105° 
Lumbar supports — Help Achieve Neutral Lordotic Curve 
(via National Posture Institute)

Another great reminder: make a point of regularly sitting up, stretching, and moving around. Got a laptop? Try switching during the day from a seated desk to a standing desk (if you have one; or if you have a bookcase with adjustable shelves you can set one to the right height and try that out).
Watch out for your health, because if you don’t no one else will!

Reblogging mostly for the skeleton picture (Which shows a very nice reference for what the skeleton does when one is sitting up straight!) but the information below is nice too!

artiststoolbox:

drawnblog:

QUIT SLOUCHING!! Have I got your attention? :) 

My husband sends me great info like this regularly (he’s a fitness trainer). These tips are extremely useful for anyone who sits all day (and probably incorrectly). It’s not just the old “sit up straight” talk either:

  • Sitting provides stability to perform high visual & motor control tasks 
  • General Goal: Optimal Sitting Posture = Design of Chair + Posture 
  • Specific Goal: Seated Minimal Muscle Cocontraction + Neutral Spine 
  • Utilize Backrest & Do Not Slump Forward (Excessive Kyphosis) 
  • General Backrest Inclination: 90-105° 
  • Lumbar supports — Help Achieve Neutral Lordotic Curve 

(via National Posture Institute)

Another great reminder: make a point of regularly sitting up, stretching, and moving around. Got a laptop? Try switching during the day from a seated desk to a standing desk (if you have one; or if you have a bookcase with adjustable shelves you can set one to the right height and try that out).

Watch out for your health, because if you don’t no one else will!

Reblogging mostly for the skeleton picture (Which shows a very nice reference for what the skeleton does when one is sitting up straight!) but the information below is nice too!