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On inspiration and perspiration
I only write when I am inspired. Fortunately I am inspired at 9 o’clock every morning. Attributed to William Faulkner People who aren’t writers (a/k/a normal people) like to talk about inspiration. Where do you get your ideas? What inspired that story? A few will ask about writing routines, and I figure they’re aspiring writers looking for some magic formula for finishing the Great American Novel. I’ve been writing fiction for only about 9 years, but already I’ve figured out there’s no magic formula, no combination of creativity exercises + daily routines that will magically put words in a document and turn them into a good story. What does put…
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Boost Your Writing Productivity: Make Writing a Habit
Every writer I’ve met has struggled to get in their daily word count or find a block of time to revise or escape work and family responsibilities long enough–and consistently enough–to make steady progress on a writing project. Every. Single. One. Including me. Of course. Absolutely. I can’t tell you how to get your spouse to stop asking you where the Pop Tarts are and let you write (1. I ate them. 2. I have a few suggestions, but most of them involve duct tape, so I’ll keep them to myself on the advice of my lawyer). I can’t tell you how to convince your boss that you should be…
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#IWSG: Gimme that sweet, sweet deadline
Happy IWSG Day! For those who are new here, I participate in the monthly Insecure Writers Support Group blog hop. This month’s optional question is: Are there months or times of the year that you are more productive with your writing than other months, and why? I’ve been mulling over this question for a few days, and I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m more productive with my writing when a) I’m not dealing with a major life event (like moving… sigh… we’ve been here a month, and the house is still full of boxes) and b) I have a deadline. Time of year, by itself, doesn’t seem to make much…
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