Branching out with my writing
Today is a good news-bad news day!
Remember that coffee-splattered agent from Day 8?
Some of the greatest writers of the past century on how to handle criticism https://t.co/DvCwfSOue4
A self-publishing primer from @JaneFriedman is among this week’s Finds for Writers: wp.me/p4x0h8-bKZ.
You have to resign yourself to wasting lots of trees before you write anything really good. J.K. ROWLING #amwriting #writing #writinglife
“When an idea comes, spend silent time with it…” https://t.co/WjESlYRIkz
You re-learn how to write a book every time you write a book. bit.ly/2sFlNUQ
It’s time for a wedding!
Marry your creative madness with the chronically mundane and watch what springs forth.
Be open to a ‘Save for later’ command, however, in case the world isn’t ready for your brilliance.
Today, you will meet the enemy … and it is you. Enough with the writer’s block drivel.
It’s time to outpace your daily Facebook, email, and Twitter output with your novel’s next chapter.
Aim for truth and honesty in your writing. But that scathing expose of graft and corruption in a neighborhood lemonade stand will hardly move the needle. Shoot higher next time.
The stars are in alignment.
That person who is wearing your spilled latte is a desperate literary agent.
She notices you’re using page 18 of your manuscript to assist in the clean-up.
Capitalize! Offer up pages 19-40. [Your opening needed work anyway.]
Face your fears.
Your latest work can’t be that bad.
And letting the toner cartridge run dry won’t make the words go away.
Either print it out or invest in a better coping mechanism.
Today, make your characters come alive.
Within reason, of course. The neighbors are starting to talk.
6 ideas other than using a “Clean Sheet of Paper” hubs.ly/H02-yZR0 #innovation #leadership
Don’t beat yourself up because you didn’t write a finished masterpiece quickly. Persist. #productivity #WritersGuide2Persistence #amwriting
“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” — Stephen King
At Humble Bundle, Some Growth to Brag About pwne.ws/2sscszG
Don’t be seduced into thinking that that which does not make a profit is without value. ARTHUR MILLER #amwriting #writing #writinglife
Be wary of peer jealousy.
Your critique group member who lit a match to your previous story may be looking to up her game.
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