Diane LaQuay
@dianelaquay.bsky.social
✍️ Blogger, author, and online writer who is obsessed with writing/storytelling, my Christian/Catholic faith, and self-improvement (especially mindfulness).
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Diane LaQuay
@dianelaquay.bsky.social
· Mar 13
11 exciting 90-day challenges for daily writers
Writing every day has been one of the best habits for my life.
www.masteryden.com
Here are 3 reasons why I'm starting a 90-day listicle challenge:
1. this newsletter post: www.masteryden.com/p/11-excitin...
2. to finally overcome my chronic writer's block
3. lists are simple, and capture people's attention
Have you ever done a writing challenge? If yes, comment below.
1. this newsletter post: www.masteryden.com/p/11-excitin...
2. to finally overcome my chronic writer's block
3. lists are simple, and capture people's attention
Have you ever done a writing challenge? If yes, comment below.
Who doesn't love a good writing prompt?
You wake up to find your town has been transformed into a giant playground. What’s the best attraction?
Share your two sentence story below!
#WritersOfBlueSky #CreativeWriting #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingTips #storytelling
Share your two sentence story below!
#WritersOfBlueSky #CreativeWriting #WritingCommunity #AmWriting #WritingTips #storytelling
March 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Who doesn't love a good writing prompt?
This sounds like an interesting challenge.
Remember, small changes compound greatly over time!
Remember, small changes compound greatly over time!
30 Day Self-Improvement Challenge. Save for later. #productivity #wellbeing #Positivethinking #lifehacks #ProductivityTip #lifehack #motivation #inspiration #wellness #Happiness #positivemindset #selfconfidence #lifelessons #selfimprovement #selfdevelopment #success #habits
March 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This sounds like an interesting challenge.
Remember, small changes compound greatly over time!
Remember, small changes compound greatly over time!
List #2: Life Goals
According to Dr. Ben Hardy, your present doesn’t affect your future; you're future goals affect your present.
My goals include:
1. Break my phone addiction
2. Make $5k by writing online and selling books
3. Create a healthy morning routine
Comment below one of your goals.
According to Dr. Ben Hardy, your present doesn’t affect your future; you're future goals affect your present.
My goals include:
1. Break my phone addiction
2. Make $5k by writing online and selling books
3. Create a healthy morning routine
Comment below one of your goals.
March 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM
List #2: Life Goals
According to Dr. Ben Hardy, your present doesn’t affect your future; you're future goals affect your present.
My goals include:
1. Break my phone addiction
2. Make $5k by writing online and selling books
3. Create a healthy morning routine
Comment below one of your goals.
According to Dr. Ben Hardy, your present doesn’t affect your future; you're future goals affect your present.
My goals include:
1. Break my phone addiction
2. Make $5k by writing online and selling books
3. Create a healthy morning routine
Comment below one of your goals.
The Lean Writing Method.
This is the easiest way for online writers to validate their ideas.
Basically, you're throwing a bunch of ideas against the wall and seeing what sticks.
This is the easiest way for online writers to validate their ideas.
Basically, you're throwing a bunch of ideas against the wall and seeing what sticks.
Create endless ideas for products to sell.
Here’s the formula:
Social media post -> Long thread
Thread -> Story on Medium
Story -> Newsletter
Newsletter -> Free product
Free product -> Paid product
Here’s the formula:
Social media post -> Long thread
Thread -> Story on Medium
Story -> Newsletter
Newsletter -> Free product
Free product -> Paid product
March 13, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The Lean Writing Method.
This is the easiest way for online writers to validate their ideas.
Basically, you're throwing a bunch of ideas against the wall and seeing what sticks.
This is the easiest way for online writers to validate their ideas.
Basically, you're throwing a bunch of ideas against the wall and seeing what sticks.
Reposted by Diane LaQuay
Do not try to do everything.
Do one thing well.
(Steve Jobs)
Do one thing well.
(Steve Jobs)
February 24, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Do not try to do everything.
Do one thing well.
(Steve Jobs)
Do one thing well.
(Steve Jobs)
List #1: Moments that defined who I am today.
1. the moment I gave up my dream to become a teacher
2. the first time I saw Nicolas Cole's interview on the "Deep Dive" podcast
3. the first time I wrote a story in first grade
What is one moment that changed your life? Comment below!
1. the moment I gave up my dream to become a teacher
2. the first time I saw Nicolas Cole's interview on the "Deep Dive" podcast
3. the first time I wrote a story in first grade
What is one moment that changed your life? Comment below!
March 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
List #1: Moments that defined who I am today.
1. the moment I gave up my dream to become a teacher
2. the first time I saw Nicolas Cole's interview on the "Deep Dive" podcast
3. the first time I wrote a story in first grade
What is one moment that changed your life? Comment below!
1. the moment I gave up my dream to become a teacher
2. the first time I saw Nicolas Cole's interview on the "Deep Dive" podcast
3. the first time I wrote a story in first grade
What is one moment that changed your life? Comment below!
Here are 3 reasons why I'm starting a 90-day listicle challenge:
1. this newsletter post: www.masteryden.com/p/11-excitin...
2. to finally overcome my chronic writer's block
3. lists are simple, and capture people's attention
Have you ever done a writing challenge? If yes, comment below.
1. this newsletter post: www.masteryden.com/p/11-excitin...
2. to finally overcome my chronic writer's block
3. lists are simple, and capture people's attention
Have you ever done a writing challenge? If yes, comment below.
11 exciting 90-day challenges for daily writers
Writing every day has been one of the best habits for my life.
www.masteryden.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Here are 3 reasons why I'm starting a 90-day listicle challenge:
1. this newsletter post: www.masteryden.com/p/11-excitin...
2. to finally overcome my chronic writer's block
3. lists are simple, and capture people's attention
Have you ever done a writing challenge? If yes, comment below.
1. this newsletter post: www.masteryden.com/p/11-excitin...
2. to finally overcome my chronic writer's block
3. lists are simple, and capture people's attention
Have you ever done a writing challenge? If yes, comment below.
Reposted by Diane LaQuay
How to Repurpose One Piece of Content in 5 Minutes!
1. Pull a killer quote from a blog.
2. Turn it into a graphic (Canva is your BFF).
3. Share on Stories with a poll.
🥇 Content gold in 5 minutes.
Who’s trying this today?
1. Pull a killer quote from a blog.
2. Turn it into a graphic (Canva is your BFF).
3. Share on Stories with a poll.
🥇 Content gold in 5 minutes.
Who’s trying this today?
December 22, 2024 at 10:57 AM
How to Repurpose One Piece of Content in 5 Minutes!
1. Pull a killer quote from a blog.
2. Turn it into a graphic (Canva is your BFF).
3. Share on Stories with a poll.
🥇 Content gold in 5 minutes.
Who’s trying this today?
1. Pull a killer quote from a blog.
2. Turn it into a graphic (Canva is your BFF).
3. Share on Stories with a poll.
🥇 Content gold in 5 minutes.
Who’s trying this today?
Reposted by Diane LaQuay
You are too old to start a writing career
You can't write 4 books a month
You can't make a living writing
Don't believe everything people tell you.
Life's lies are everywhere
You can't write 4 books a month
You can't make a living writing
Don't believe everything people tell you.
Life's lies are everywhere
December 24, 2024 at 10:12 AM
You are too old to start a writing career
You can't write 4 books a month
You can't make a living writing
Don't believe everything people tell you.
Life's lies are everywhere
You can't write 4 books a month
You can't make a living writing
Don't believe everything people tell you.
Life's lies are everywhere
Apply the Rule of 100
Don’t quit until you’ve done 100 reps (ex. 100 blog posts, 100 poems, 100 tweets).
I heard Noah Kagan mention this rule on Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal.
Don’t quit until you’ve done 100 reps (ex. 100 blog posts, 100 poems, 100 tweets).
I heard Noah Kagan mention this rule on Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal.
You can't make a baby in one month with nine different women
Stay focused on your core skill
Good things will happen
Eventually
Stay focused on your core skill
Good things will happen
Eventually
October 26, 2024 at 4:39 AM
Apply the Rule of 100
Don’t quit until you’ve done 100 reps (ex. 100 blog posts, 100 poems, 100 tweets).
I heard Noah Kagan mention this rule on Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal.
Don’t quit until you’ve done 100 reps (ex. 100 blog posts, 100 poems, 100 tweets).
I heard Noah Kagan mention this rule on Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal.
Apply the Rule of 100
Don’t quit until you’ve done 100 reps (ex. 100 blog posts, 100 poems, 100 tweets).
I heard Noah Kagan mention this rule on Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal.
Don’t quit until you’ve done 100 reps (ex. 100 blog posts, 100 poems, 100 tweets).
I heard Noah Kagan mention this rule on Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal.
You can't make a baby in one month with nine different women
Stay focused on your core skill
Good things will happen
Eventually
Stay focused on your core skill
Good things will happen
Eventually
October 26, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Apply the Rule of 100
Don’t quit until you’ve done 100 reps (ex. 100 blog posts, 100 poems, 100 tweets).
I heard Noah Kagan mention this rule on Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal.
Don’t quit until you’ve done 100 reps (ex. 100 blog posts, 100 poems, 100 tweets).
I heard Noah Kagan mention this rule on Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal.
Reposted by Diane LaQuay
'In the silent symphony of dawn, the world awakens to the tender touch of hope’s first light.'
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#wisdom #philosophy #psychology #spirituality #poetry #ai #aiart #art #surrealism #psychedelic #dream
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#wisdom #philosophy #psychology #spirituality #poetry #ai #aiart #art #surrealism #psychedelic #dream
October 26, 2024 at 3:55 AM
'In the silent symphony of dawn, the world awakens to the tender touch of hope’s first light.'
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#wisdom #philosophy #psychology #spirituality #poetry #ai #aiart #art #surrealism #psychedelic #dream
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#wisdom #philosophy #psychology #spirituality #poetry #ai #aiart #art #surrealism #psychedelic #dream
Reposted by Diane LaQuay
October 26, 2024 at 3:58 AM
If I could give my younger self advice about becoming a writer, I’d say:
- don’t wait for inspiration to start writing
- actions lead to confidence, not the other way around
- don’t let fear get in the way of your dream
- learn about self-publishing
- don’t wait for inspiration to start writing
- actions lead to confidence, not the other way around
- don’t let fear get in the way of your dream
- learn about self-publishing
October 25, 2024 at 4:16 AM
If I could give my younger self advice about becoming a writer, I’d say:
- don’t wait for inspiration to start writing
- actions lead to confidence, not the other way around
- don’t let fear get in the way of your dream
- learn about self-publishing
- don’t wait for inspiration to start writing
- actions lead to confidence, not the other way around
- don’t let fear get in the way of your dream
- learn about self-publishing
Step #1: Learn the basics of how to write a drabble
1. Understand what a drabble is
2. Set up ChatGPT for drabble writing
3. Pick a genre for your drabbles
4. Practice writing a drabble every day
5. Master the art of word economics
1. Understand what a drabble is
2. Set up ChatGPT for drabble writing
3. Pick a genre for your drabbles
4. Practice writing a drabble every day
5. Master the art of word economics
What is the framework for using ChatGPT self-publishing a book of drabbles (even if you’ve never written fiction before)?
1. Learn
2. Develop
3. Experiment
4. Audience
5. Prep
6. Publish
7. Promote & Grow
More details on each step to come. Stay tuned.
1. Learn
2. Develop
3. Experiment
4. Audience
5. Prep
6. Publish
7. Promote & Grow
More details on each step to come. Stay tuned.
October 23, 2024 at 4:52 AM
Step #1: Learn the basics of how to write a drabble
1. Understand what a drabble is
2. Set up ChatGPT for drabble writing
3. Pick a genre for your drabbles
4. Practice writing a drabble every day
5. Master the art of word economics
1. Understand what a drabble is
2. Set up ChatGPT for drabble writing
3. Pick a genre for your drabbles
4. Practice writing a drabble every day
5. Master the art of word economics
What is the framework for using ChatGPT self-publishing a book of drabbles (even if you’ve never written fiction before)?
1. Learn
2. Develop
3. Experiment
4. Audience
5. Prep
6. Publish
7. Promote & Grow
More details on each step to come. Stay tuned.
1. Learn
2. Develop
3. Experiment
4. Audience
5. Prep
6. Publish
7. Promote & Grow
More details on each step to come. Stay tuned.
October 23, 2024 at 4:42 AM
What is the framework for using ChatGPT self-publishing a book of drabbles (even if you’ve never written fiction before)?
1. Learn
2. Develop
3. Experiment
4. Audience
5. Prep
6. Publish
7. Promote & Grow
More details on each step to come. Stay tuned.
1. Learn
2. Develop
3. Experiment
4. Audience
5. Prep
6. Publish
7. Promote & Grow
More details on each step to come. Stay tuned.
Reposted by Diane LaQuay
Blog 10 years ago:
Wordpress, hosting, themes, plugins, maintenance. ❌
Blog today:
Medium ✅
Wordpress, hosting, themes, plugins, maintenance. ❌
Blog today:
Medium ✅
April 11, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Blog 10 years ago:
Wordpress, hosting, themes, plugins, maintenance. ❌
Blog today:
Medium ✅
Wordpress, hosting, themes, plugins, maintenance. ❌
Blog today:
Medium ✅
One piece of advice I would give my Younger Self would be to start a journaling habit early in life.
Journaling helps to:
1. Clear the mind
2. Brainstorm creative ideas
3. Organize and understand thoughts
Start today by free-writing in a journal for 5 minutes. What do you have to lose?
Journaling helps to:
1. Clear the mind
2. Brainstorm creative ideas
3. Organize and understand thoughts
Start today by free-writing in a journal for 5 minutes. What do you have to lose?
April 18, 2024 at 2:20 PM
One piece of advice I would give my Younger Self would be to start a journaling habit early in life.
Journaling helps to:
1. Clear the mind
2. Brainstorm creative ideas
3. Organize and understand thoughts
Start today by free-writing in a journal for 5 minutes. What do you have to lose?
Journaling helps to:
1. Clear the mind
2. Brainstorm creative ideas
3. Organize and understand thoughts
Start today by free-writing in a journal for 5 minutes. What do you have to lose?
Do you want to write like Dan Koe or Dakota Robertson?
Use the What, Why, How framework.
This will help grab your readers' attention and help you build authority.
What is the problem?
Why should people care?
How can others solve the problem?
Use the What, Why, How framework.
This will help grab your readers' attention and help you build authority.
What is the problem?
Why should people care?
How can others solve the problem?
April 18, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Do you want to write like Dan Koe or Dakota Robertson?
Use the What, Why, How framework.
This will help grab your readers' attention and help you build authority.
What is the problem?
Why should people care?
How can others solve the problem?
Use the What, Why, How framework.
This will help grab your readers' attention and help you build authority.
What is the problem?
Why should people care?
How can others solve the problem?
I once heard someone say that every year millions of people die with at least one book in their mind.
How depressing is that?
Start a writing habit to give your ideas and stories a voice. Someone out there may need your words.
Today, share one idea you can't stop thinking about.
How depressing is that?
Start a writing habit to give your ideas and stories a voice. Someone out there may need your words.
Today, share one idea you can't stop thinking about.
April 18, 2024 at 2:18 PM
I once heard someone say that every year millions of people die with at least one book in their mind.
How depressing is that?
Start a writing habit to give your ideas and stories a voice. Someone out there may need your words.
Today, share one idea you can't stop thinking about.
How depressing is that?
Start a writing habit to give your ideas and stories a voice. Someone out there may need your words.
Today, share one idea you can't stop thinking about.
To survive and thrive in this world, you need a plan.
It doesn’t have to be college.
It doesn’t have to be permanent. Life happens and people change their minds.
But you need direction for your life.
Otherwise, you’re not living proactively. You’re living reactively.
It doesn’t have to be college.
It doesn’t have to be permanent. Life happens and people change their minds.
But you need direction for your life.
Otherwise, you’re not living proactively. You’re living reactively.
April 16, 2024 at 1:13 PM
To survive and thrive in this world, you need a plan.
It doesn’t have to be college.
It doesn’t have to be permanent. Life happens and people change their minds.
But you need direction for your life.
Otherwise, you’re not living proactively. You’re living reactively.
It doesn’t have to be college.
It doesn’t have to be permanent. Life happens and people change their minds.
But you need direction for your life.
Otherwise, you’re not living proactively. You’re living reactively.
Check out my newest post on Medium!
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April 13, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Check out my newest post on Medium!
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medium.com/@dldiane117/...
Reposted by Diane LaQuay
Impostor Syndrome often manifests as persistent self-criticism.
Our inner critic derails our creative pursuits unless we challenge the negative dialogue with positive reinforcement.
What if I told you that experiencing Impostor Syndrome is a normal by-product of being a high-achiever?
Our inner critic derails our creative pursuits unless we challenge the negative dialogue with positive reinforcement.
What if I told you that experiencing Impostor Syndrome is a normal by-product of being a high-achiever?
April 8, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Impostor Syndrome often manifests as persistent self-criticism.
Our inner critic derails our creative pursuits unless we challenge the negative dialogue with positive reinforcement.
What if I told you that experiencing Impostor Syndrome is a normal by-product of being a high-achiever?
Our inner critic derails our creative pursuits unless we challenge the negative dialogue with positive reinforcement.
What if I told you that experiencing Impostor Syndrome is a normal by-product of being a high-achiever?
Check out my new post on Medium called "How To Feel Inspired Everyday."
medium.com/@dldiane117/...
medium.com/@dldiane117/...
April 10, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Check out my new post on Medium called "How To Feel Inspired Everyday."
medium.com/@dldiane117/...
medium.com/@dldiane117/...