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eMetaphor: Inspiration, Motivation, and Self-Discipline for Writers

For Writers and Other Creative Professionals Since 2004

"Talent isn't enough. You need motivation--and persistence too: what Steinbeck called a blend of faith and arrogance." --Leon Urisbr

eMetaphor holds the philosophy that writing is a multidimensional spectrum of the whole self. We offer resources to help writers reach their writing goals, using a holistic approach and self-mastery skills to help provide writers and other creative professionals with the knowledge, inspiration, and self-discipline to succeed.Whether you are looking to improve your writing skills, or to pursue writing as a career, but need the knowledge, guidance and self-discipline that supports whole learning, eMetaphor can help.eMetaphor was designed to bring an enhanced experience that is both user-friendly and convenient. We select content and resources carefully to provide you with helpful information to assist you with your writing.

Our featured content includes:

-How to build and improve your writing skills
-Insight on writing motivation and creativity
-Advice and inspiration on self-discipline for writing
-Inspirational quotes that keep you motivated
-Enhancing and maintaining physical and mental health
-Resources to help get the most out of your writing
-Writing meditations that help condition the mind

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