For me, rewriting is harder than writing. Writing is fast, fun, and although not easy, it often flows. By contrast, rewriting is slow and often tedious – it involves little creation and a lot of tinkering. When I rewrite, I try to get into a different state of mind. If I don’t, and I approach … Continue reading 7 Rewriting Tips (From Me to Myself)
Christians have the Bible, Jews have the Talmud, Muslims have the Koran, I have 50 reading and writing rules that bring me endless joys and sorrows, and that one day might even bring me immortality and posthumous satisfactions. These reading rules sum up what I have learned about reading over the last 3 years, from … Continue reading My 25 Reading Rules (Part One)
When I write, I imagine I am God, the omniscient observer, rather than the characters in the scenes. I handwrite as well as type. I handwrite story world ideas, character sketches, scenes, first drafts. I type on a laptop everything else. I set a daily word quota and reach it. I can write on my … Continue reading How Do You Write? (Part Three)
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