I’ve often heard writers talk about how it’s a bad idea to be working on two novels at the same time. I simply must disagree
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When Creative Panic Sets In
For all the stories I know I have inside me, I can’t seem to finish even this first novel to a level that I’m satisfied with. The creative panic sets in.
Writing a Novel is Hard
Writing a novel is hard. I’ve written countless drafts and discarded thousands of pages (I wish that was an exaggeration).
10 Simple Ways to Write More
10 easy ways you can write more. Chose one, or mix them up. Just 350 words a day, five days a week will get you 91,000 words. That’s a whole novel.
Putting the Draft in a Drawer
I literally print out a draft of my manuscript and put it in an actual drawer. It’s a special drawer, and before I close it, I ask my story to wait for me.
Being Creative Today Will Make You Happier (Tomorrow)
I came across an interesting study the other day titled “Everyday Creative Activity as a path to Flourishing.” It wasn’t the title that grabbed me. Frankly, the news that being […]
5 Books That Will Make You a Better Writer
As we’re officially into the holiday (read: gift-giving) season, I thought I might offer up my own thoughts on some great gifts for writers. Surprise, surprise – they’re all books. Each […]