1. Don’t think you will be able to remember that great idea in the middle of the night. You won’t. Write it down.
2. Don’t write your story in your head; apply your bumglue and sit down and write it out. A little bit everyday if possible.
3. Don’t edit prematurely: write it all down as it [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Writers’
Twelve “Don’ts” for Writers
Posted in Honestly!, Writing, tagged Writers, Writing, writing don'ts on August 3, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Writer/scribbler
Posted in Writing, tagged blog award, scribblers, Writers, Writing on November 19, 2008 | 8 Comments »
The distinction between writer and scribbler for me has been a very fine one. Many writers would find the term ’scribbler’ somewhat offensive, but me? Nah. I would love to have ’scribbler’ in my occupation bar in my passport. Particularly because my writing process (except for when blogging) still involves bum glue, chair, pen and [...]
My Muse
Posted in Honestly!, Writing, tagged Muse, Writers, Writing on August 6, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Every writer has a Muse – as indeed, I’m sure every creative person has a Muse. You may think you don’t, but I’m telling you, you do. Some writers’ Muses (Muse’s? Ack!) are bullies who chew cigars and bark Sergeant Major-like at their writers, while others wear their hats backward and hang over the back [...]