Inspiration #17

Every Sunday, I choose a passage of wisdom from someone who knows better and much more than I do about writing, life, the universe and/or everything. Share and enjoy! “As a writer, you must maintain your basic integrity: You must be true to what you believe in, nd you must write mainly for yourself. If … More Inspiration #17

Inspiration #15

Every Sunday, I choose a passage of wisdom from someone who knows better and much more than I do about writing, life, the universe and/or everything. Share and enjoy! “Start with habituation. Say you have made the decision to put aside two hours three days a week and declare that time yours, your time to … More Inspiration #15

Inspiration #13

Every Sunday, I choose a passage of wisdom from someone who knows better and much more than I do about writing, life, the universe and/or everything. Share and enjoy! “Night and day, while sleeping or half awake, you now let your mind live the rhythms defined by the line on the highway driving west, those … More Inspiration #13

Inspiration # 10

Every Sunday, I choose a passage of wisdom from someone who knows better and much more than I do about writing, life, the universe and/or everything. Share and enjoy! “We write to expose the unexposed . If there is one door in the castle you have been told not to go through, you must. Otherwise, … More Inspiration # 10

Slaying Sacred Cows

Day Thirteen: 19,555 of 50,000 This is a good month to slay a sacred cow. What I mean by a sacred cow, is that story we’ve been wanting to write for years. You know the one. Maybe it’s even the story that made us want to start writing. It’s a perfect idea, one we must … More Slaying Sacred Cows

Inspiration #4

Every Sunday, I choose a passage of wisdom from someone who knows better and much more than I do about writing, life, the universe and/or everything. Share and enjoy! Your book’s going to have many flaws – just like you. And me. Good intentions and bad habits, brilliant days and sucky weeks, all swirled together. … More Inspiration #4