“After I finish a book, I forget how to write,” says Patricia Lockwood. She followed up: “And then I always forget I’m going to forget how to write and plunge into the depths of despair … so beautiful.”
I Forgot How to Write Again :: Austin Kleon
This songwriter’s observations apply to authors, too. “But the thing you must hold on to through these difficult periods, as hard as it may be, is this — when something’s not coming, it’s coming. It took me many years to learn this, and to this day I have trouble remembering it.”
What do you do when the lyrics just aren’t coming? :: The Red Hand Files
“You have one chance to make a first impression. Let your character’s voice be heard from page one.”
Five questions to ask during chapter one revision :: Good Story Company
“It’s important to think about toning down the high emotional description, especially during really emotional events. That’s when you want to rein it in, which seems counterintuitive, I know, but when the situation is screaming and the character is screaming, and the tone of the writing is screaming, that’s overwhelming and can stop feeling authentic.”
Melodramatic vs. Dramatic Writing :: KidLit.com
An invaluable resource for authors who have a new book to promote.
ARCs and ARC-Sharing Groups :: Jarrett Lerner
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