About Creative Writing

It takes wild-eyed determination to walk the path that only you can see.

What I've learned along the way:

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(1) Open your heart to inspiration

        This part is mysterious. Read Liz Gilbert's book Big Magic. I have nothing to add.

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(2) Books are written one page at a time

Remember from Thomas Edison that Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent transpiration. Most inspiration is over. Sit down and write to a daily page goal. Yes, it can be done.

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(3) Add flesh to the bones

 Expand your episodes to chapter size. I thought the "fillers" were my worst writing, but they turned out to be my best.

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(4) Chisel the book into shape by relentless editing

This will take eighty percent of the whole process.

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(5) Creative writing is the loneliest business.

It cannot be turned into a team effort. Friends and family will help - but they won't share your vision, passion, and faith. BUT DO GET AN EDITOR.

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