Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label writing. Show all posts
Saturday, November 12, 2016
"Character Building"
Don’t let the title confuse you; this is not a self-help exercise. This is a list that will help you build your own characters. Thanks to The Novel Factory Website, you can go through this list and learn more about your character than you ever could have imagined! In doing so, you’ll also be adding more depth and realism to your story. Just click here. Take it for a test drive and let me know what you think. I, for one, can’t wait to get started!
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
To Whom It May Concern: 30 Day Letter Challenge
Below, I have uploaded a 30-Day Letter Challenge I found on Pinterest. Thank you noirberi for sharing this. Think you're up to the challenge? Now, of course, you don't actually have to use a pen and paper for this challenge. You can type it up. Just please don't upload a bunch of text messages. There is no time limit on this. The goal is quality, not quantity. On your mark, get set...GO!
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Establish Your Writing Routine
Establish Your Writing Routine
This is Step Number One! Now, don't be intimidated by the word routine. A routine for some people might mean setting aside an hour a day (any day) for writing, while others may be much stricter. There is something to be said about a consistent routine, because it creates structure and balance, not anxiety and stress. Blocking off certain times a day, a week, or even a month can be incredibly beneficial to a writer, or really to any professional, because then you can give it your full attention.
I recently attended a speaking event by John Grisham and he talked about how his writing is made possible because of a consistent routine. He starts early in the morning. He takes three hours to sit and write whatever he wants; this has benefited him for as long as he has been a writer. For him, sitting in the same chair at the same time every day makes all the difference in the world. He is just one example. You may do something totally different. What ever your method, remember one thing: you must make your writing a priority because it's never going to matter as much to anyone as it does to you.
This is Step Number One! Now, don't be intimidated by the word routine. A routine for some people might mean setting aside an hour a day (any day) for writing, while others may be much stricter. There is something to be said about a consistent routine, because it creates structure and balance, not anxiety and stress. Blocking off certain times a day, a week, or even a month can be incredibly beneficial to a writer, or really to any professional, because then you can give it your full attention.
I recently attended a speaking event by John Grisham and he talked about how his writing is made possible because of a consistent routine. He starts early in the morning. He takes three hours to sit and write whatever he wants; this has benefited him for as long as he has been a writer. For him, sitting in the same chair at the same time every day makes all the difference in the world. He is just one example. You may do something totally different. What ever your method, remember one thing: you must make your writing a priority because it's never going to matter as much to anyone as it does to you.
Tell me, do you write better with consistency or do you thrive better under pressure of an impending deadline? What techniques do you rely on before, during, and after writing? Just remember, you will never finish anything until you make it a priority. Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, and the like will all still be there tomorrow. Turn off the noise. Listen to the writer inside you.
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