Gnarly things happen to a writer - like never finishing a book - when they’re constantly trying to tinker. Whether you plot or write by the seat of your pants, write your first draft looking forward not back. Write your first draft like a horse wearing blinders The uniqueness of your voice is what will lead to your publishing success, and you unlock that voice by letting it sing. Follow where they lead don’t shut them down. Say “yes, and…” to your wild ideas and bonkers inclinations. You first draft is your opportunity to let your voice and creativity flourish. You have plenty of time to edit, revise, and align something for the market. Say “yes, and…” not “no” while writing your first draft This was an “of course, duh” piece of writing advice I got from the phenomenal writing coach, Dan Blank. The success you gain from writing during your most productive time will help you maintain momentum. Lock your office door, disconnect your computer from the internet, and ignore your emails. When do your words flow best? First thing in the morning, middle of the night, after a nap? Discover your most creatively productive time then - as much as real life allows - protect that time for your writing. Keep your most creative time sacrosanct for writing Here are six tips that I provided my campers about writing that intimidating first draft. I was honored to be invited this summer to be a counselor at Camp NaNoWriMo, which is a calmer effort in April and July to meet a word-count goal that you set. Maybe, on November 1, you’ll also be staring at a blank page as you embark on NaNoWriMo? For the uninitiated, National Novel Writing Month is when writers strive to write 50,000 words in November. Chicago michael mcdonald your love keeps lifing me full#There is nothing more daunting than a blank page.Īlthough the book I’ve just turned in to my editor - Full Moon Over Freedom, Book 2 in the Milagro Street series - is the fifth book I’ve written for publication, the blank page I’m staring at as I begin to cogitate Book 3 is no less daunting.
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