Just read something which is too good to keep to myself. If I could only recommend one article about writing fiction, this would be it. Click on the link, let me know what you think …
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/mar/04/what-writers-really-do-when-they-write
And I bet it helps him sell copies of his own novel!
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I’ll have a read of it in the morning Dave.
Interesting article! I agree with him. Love his analogy about the bowling pins 🙂
It’s very encouraging, isn’t it? There’s something organic in it that is a refreshing change from all the regimented systems that self-help material usually go in for.
And half of what they tell you is only true half the time. (Or something like that.)
Brilliant, thanks for pointing this out. I’m going to read it again, more slowly.
Me too … one to mull over!
I saw that link in my inbox and skipped over it, thereby missing something deep, real and entertaining. Thanks for pointing out my mistake.
The playful quality really appeals, doesn’t it? He writes with such infectious delight.
It’s true, we’re all clueless when we begin. The art is in solving the mystery. (K)
Bit like a quest: without danger, no joy. The mystery is life. The prize, I suppose, is bringing life to the page … and bringing the page to life.
Thanks!
My pleasure, Madeleine, hope you like it as much as I did!
I don’t know, I’ll read it tomorrow, but I’m sure it will be useful!
Excellent article! Uplifting, too. I’ve got it bookmarked for future reference; especially for those times when i feel i couldn’t *possibly* have what it takes to be a writer if i’m revising and tweaking and changing stuff all over the shop before it sounds “right”.
Glad you liked it. It also confirms my feeling that there are stories only we can tell …
Yeah, true. That’s a positive thought 🙂
🙂