Novel-writing is a long and arduous process that requires as much discipline and focus as creativity. Poets can have as many bad habits as they like, for their lines are few and short, but us novelists need to keep our bad habits in check, for our lines are numerous. And to do that, we must … Continue reading Bad Habits for a Novelist
50-Word Tales #95
'Do you like it?' he asked. She stopped. 'I do like it,' she said. She resumed. 'No you don't,' he said. 'You must hate it.' She stopped again. 'Yes, I suppose you're right. I hate it.' 'Then why do you do it?' 'Because I love you.' She resumed. Related articles A 50-Word Story a Day … Continue reading 50-Word Tales #95
Let’s Talk About Bad Habits. Mine, But Also Yours.
Everyone has a fair share of bad habits. Often they are minor ones, like biting nails or keeping socks on for more than a week. But sometimes they are problematic, like smoking, drinking, or shoplifting. And then there are those unfortunate souls, usually writers, who have horrendous bad habits, like throwing first drafts to the … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Bad Habits. Mine, But Also Yours.


