Category: Writing Life
Quantity Leads to Quality
There is something else you need to know about how writing works. Quantity leads to quality. In fact, there is no other route to quality…
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To Write Unhindered
The most frustrating thing* about being a writer (or a musician, graffiti artist, cake decorator, tennis player, etc.) is that you can’t write whenever and…
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My Love Affair With the Deadline
My love affair with the deadline has been a long, rich romance. My first exposure to the deadline was as a young project manager. In…
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Considering a Character
Writers are often asked about their characters. Which is your favorite? Did you miss Jimmy when you finished the first book? Do you talk to…
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A Man Who Could Only Look Back
An elderly fellow came into the office one recent afternoon to visit. He’d been told he had about two months to live. His wife brought…
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