Q is for Quacksalver
I know a few writers who hate to make things up – yes; I can see the irony too – what they really mean is they hate to add things to their novels that aren’t technically accurate. They strive for…
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P is for Pomodoro Technique
Time for another post about motivational methods you can use to improve your commitment to writing. Today is all about the Pomodoro Technique®, which is a useful way of ensuring bum in seat, fingers on keyboard, and eyes on screen.…
O is for Oooh yeeaah/shhiiit!
Oooh yeeaah! is the feeling you get when you finish something. It could be a first draft or a finished novel, it might mean finally achieving perfection with that dreaded covering letter or synopsis, or it might even just be…
N is for Notebooks
Nothing is more guaranteed to make a writer swoon than a new notebook. Recycled, lined, branded, cheap, expensive, spiral bound, it doesn’t make a difference – a fresh and clean notebook always feels good in your hands. I’m sure you…
M is for Me! Me! Me!
Well, not me-you. But the you that sees you as a me…which is still you but only a you not pointed out by me. It’s a me (not me-me, you-me) pointed out by you, which ultimately…oh you know what I…
L is for Learning curve
As writers we never stop learning (See H is for Help!) and as such we all have our very own learning curves for each new subject we tackle. Some of these curves may be steep, meaning we pick up new…
K is for Know your enemy
You have a nemesis. An evil, malicious, vindictive adversary who will let nothing stand in their way during their mission to prevent you from getting that book finished. Unfortunately I can’t tell you who or what that enemy is. Nope, they…
J is for Just do it
No excuses, no apologies, no pleading ignorance, or citing some fictitious reason for not being able to write. There is no excuse for not writing, just ones you are willing to accept. You start making excuses now and you’ll just keep…
I is for Interviews
One surprising technique I find helps with keeping motivated is to read interviews, whether it be a tête à tête with a famous author or a lowly aspiring writer, delving into the mind of your peers can be a great…