Posts Tagged ‘writing attitude’
The Best Writing Advice Ever
Posted by: claireflaire on: September 13, 2011
If you’re like me, you’re looking for words of advice–any kernel of wisdom to help you transform 250 pages of prose into a published novel. Writing a book is a long journey and the trek isn’t for the weak of heart. E.L. Doctorow likened it to “driving a car at night. You can see only [...]
Becoming a Better Critique Partner
Posted by: claireflaire on: June 7, 2011
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I’m fortunate to have two critique partners who pour over my work with a commitment to make me a better–and published–novelist. The three of us have been on this journey for a couple of years now and I know how valuable it is to have writers I trust comment on my work. I often think of [...]
What is Talent?
Posted by: twtrifles on: March 31, 2010
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This morning, my Wednesday walking buddy mentioned she would love to be a painter. Too bad her genes didn’t include talent with a paint brush. I told her most so-called innate talent isn’t. If she wants to pick up a paint brush, she should go for it. Why not? What is talent, anyway? Where does it come from? [...]
Keeping Your Day Job While Keeping Your Creative Sanity
Posted by: Deborah Ayers on: March 21, 2010
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I have to admit, this has been difficult for me lately, especially with the ‘Global Economic Crisis’ in progress. I swear, if I hear that standard excuse for treating employees unfairly and leaving us all feeling like we might be fired at any moment one more time, I’m going to walk out the door. Actually, [...]
Anything’s Easy When You Know How to do It
Posted by: twtrifles on: March 11, 2010
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As a little girl, I used to get so excited when I finished a task. “Look, Dad,” I’d say. “I did it!” My dad would reply, “Anything’s easy when you know how to do it.” It used to annoy me. Just because you know how to do something doesn’t make it easy. Have you ever been [...]
A Writer’s Epiphany
Posted by: twtrifles on: February 3, 2010
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In the car the other day, I was running to pick up my younger daughter from school and then off to deliver the older daughter to an appointment. My husband called on the cell phone in transit and asked me to pick something up at the grocery store. The needle on the fuel gauge [...]
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