Writer’s Manifesto: F is for Fake It
When in doubt, fake it until you make it. Act AS IF you’re a writer. What do writers do? They write. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
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Writer’s Manifesto: E is for Exercise
Exercise more than your mind. Movement helps you to think… …and rouses the muse from sleep. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: D is for Discipline
Writing is fun, but it’s also work. Without focus you go round in circles and end up with a mess of words and no story. Be disciplined. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: C is for Craft
Learn the rules of your craft. Only break the rules when you understand why not breaking them would ruin your story. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: B is for Beginner’s Mind
When you begin, you know nothing. When you think you know what you’re doing – you don’t. Beginner’s Mind keeps your writing alive. >Writer’s Manifesto (pdf)
Writer’s Manifesto: Why I Write
I am a writer. There – I said it. I forget sometimes, and it’s good to remember. When I get bogged down with worry about marketing and paying the bills, it’s good to take a step back and reconnect with my purpose. So I decided to create a Writer’s Manifesto – from A to Zen: 26 short… Continue reading Writer’s Manifesto: Why I Write
Zen in the Art of Writing – according to Ray Bradbury
In this great essay, Ray Bradbury gives us four words of advice that are essential for writing, or any kind of creativity: WORK RELAXATION DON’T THINK! ‘Work’ is self-explanatory. ‘Relaxation’ means getting into the Zone and letting the writing write itself. And ‘Don’t Think!’ means not second guessing yourself or interrupting the flow of Relaxation.… Continue reading Zen in the Art of Writing – according to Ray Bradbury
The Creative Process: The Trance of Writing
The fourth stage of the creative process is WORKING – the hard slog of getting the writing done. You’ve got your story and done the research, shaped your character arcs and structured the plot. Now you write. This might seem straightforward, but there are many issues that come up while you’re writing that you’ll have… Continue reading The Creative Process: The Trance of Writing
The Creative Process: Starting to Write
We’ve reached the hard part of the creative process: STARTING. This is the moment of commitment. You’ve made your choice, you have an idea – now you must start writing. This is when the demons come out to play and procrastination takes over your life. Suddenly there’s a million other things you need to do… Continue reading The Creative Process: Starting to Write
The Creative Process: Choosing the right idea
CHOOSING is the second stage of the creative process and it starts with a question: what do I write? Inspiration has struck and you’re buzzing with ideas. Now you must choose between them. Choosing is unavoidable if you want to create. In fact, choosing is unavoidable if you want to live. But choosing is hard… Continue reading The Creative Process: Choosing the right idea
The Creative Process: Nurturing your creativity
WISHING is the first stage of the creative process and is about nurturing your desire to create something. This is where you look for ideas and inspiration, and research stories to obsess over. The Desire to Create To create anything you need a space in which to do it – not just a room of… Continue reading The Creative Process: Nurturing your creativity
A Writer’s Guide to the Creative Process
Writing a book is a transformative experience – terrifying and thrilling at the same time – like exploring a jungle or climbing a mountain. The process can take many twists and turns and you never know where you’ll end up. With that in mind, this series will explore the creative process and map out some… Continue reading A Writer’s Guide to the Creative Process
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