Tag: approaches to writing

• What does a successful writing session look like?

  Yesterday, I posted a silly philosophical rant prior to sitting down and writing out an idea that I had for a short play. I probably jinxed myself because I went on about how within the next two hours I would be “changed” because of the inspiration which I just put down on paper. I currently…

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  March 31, 2014

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  approaches to writing, brainstorming for writing, generating ideas for writing, short plays, writing process

• A Momentary Lapse Into Sanity

  Every once in a while my writer’s mind will surface from the deep belly underworld of my Mariana Trench-like mind to breath the normal air of my surroundings. What is it that I find when this happens? Normal things, mostly. Like baseball, for instance. I’m not a writer when I’m a baseball fan. Everything turns…

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  February 22, 2014

  Writing Process

  approaches to writing, brainstorming, creative writing, writer’s mind, writing, writing ideas

• “If I can think of it, anyone can” and other false thinking.

  Did you ever ponder how one can be truly creative in today’s world? I mean, hasn’t everything already been thought of. Hasn’t every melody already been written? Hasn’t every plot line been explored? I used to think like this and such non-productive thoughts have significantly shortened my writing years. I remember when I used to…

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  January 28, 2014

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  approaches to writing, creative writing, fiction writing, writer’s doubt, writer’s ego, writing, writing confidence, writing process

• Writing – Like a Workman

  Sometimes it’s all inspiration. Sometimes it’s all perspiration. Writing experiences vary from day to day. One day the words flow poetically off the keys like I have discovered the key to writing the world’s next epics. The next day, the words drip like my leaky faucet. But here are a couple of takeaways that I’ve…

  sassevn

  January 7, 2014

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  approaches to writing, creative writing, novel writing, writing, writing process

• A Thinking Stop

  I was writing early today, and the story flowed well. It wasn’t long until I had rattled off a thousand words without much difficulty at all. It felt good. I was accomplishing something. And then I stopped. Not because I couldn’t have written more; I was completely prepared and able to do so, but I…

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  December 30, 2013

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  approaches to writing, character development, fiction writing, plot, writer’s block, writing process

• I Just Write

  Writers will talk about their outlining and book structure. I just write. Writers will plan the black moment in their book. I just write. Others ponder plotting in three acts. I just write. Some will define and redefine, characterize and re-characterize.  I just write. Seminars are given, books are written, blog posts are posted about…

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  December 15, 2013

  Indie Author, Writing Process

  approaches to writing, novel writing, writing

• The Perplexing Question: How do you approach your writing? I simmer.

  I was asked this question yesterday by a young writer. I dislike this question because I feel like I don’t have an adequate answer. The answer is that I just write. See. Very unsatisfying. I’m a spur of the moment writer. I don’t plan much. Don’t do much outlining, but, and I think this is…

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  October 23, 2013

  Writing Process

  approaches to writing, creative writing, novel writing, writing process