Abandoning a book can teach us a lot about how to write. It's shows us what we don't want in a novel. For example: plot being more important than character. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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Even though I make time for writing during the week, small dribbles and drabs, getting to the weekend is a godsend. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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Do you find that having a deadline with a critique group allows you to produce better writing faster or does it only give you more stress? #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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The only thing that can kill creativity is the fear of mistakes. Creativity is not a talent. It's a way of thinking. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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Are you someone that does tons of personality surveys to figure out every aspect of your story's character or do you wing it and figure it out as you go along? #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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Don't overcomplicate your story with complex themes and motives. You should be able to sum up what your story is about in one simple sentence. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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People stress a lot about writing structure when really it's just the order you put the events in and how you manipulate the readers emotion. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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When I was stuck with how to progress with my current chapter, going to Dwight Swain's technique of scene and sequel helped me get unstuck. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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The blank page is terrible because is represents infinite possibilities and when you forge your head with your story that represents one possible path out of trillions #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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Everyone you think about your fears as a writer, the prose comes out less authentic. It's the difference between good writing and great writing. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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The only person who reads the last sentence of a long paragraph is the writer (you). Most readers will gloss over it. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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We only have a finite supply of creative energy to spend. Don't waste it on other chores because you'll have none left for your own endeavors. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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How many of the three sins of writing are you guilty of? Impatience, insecurity, and laziness. I know that I have all three of these plaguing me. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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I know it's the self sabotaging critic in me but a lot of times my characters feel like false fronts that are two dimensional yet readers often find them compelling #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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Writing by percentages (Save the Cat) is needed as my workshop agent put it "if you want people to like and read your book." #writingconference #southerncaliforniawritersconference #sdwc #writinghacks
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Finally got my desk set up downstairs and now l'm a lot closer to the dogs, which makes the writing environment, much nicer and gives me less excuses to procrastinate #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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A word for all of us writers addicted to our craft. "Writative" means prone to writing. A boon or a plague? I guess it depends. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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Making my manuscript a safe space. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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Writing a fantasy world of fiction is my safe haven. At least here, characters face the consequences of their actions and learn from their mistakes. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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New ideas seem to always sprout up when you're working on a long-term project. Is the temptation to start some new rather than finish what you've started. #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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How much autonomy do we give our characters? Do we let them dictate the plot or do we corral them with the plot? #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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Filter your writing through your character's worldview #wip #workinprogress #writing #writingsession #writinghacks
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