Tag Archives: Daily writing
The Art of Chaos
Chaos is an artform. Any writer out there who doesn't plot, or plan ahead will tell you chaos usually reigns supreme when they write. I don't plot (much), so I'm very familiar with chaos. Be it in my head, or … Continue reading
50 Ways to Trash your Novel
Slip out the back, Jack. Make a new plan, Stan. No need to be coy, Roy… 1. Paragraphs are for wimps. 2. Triple space everything. 3. Don't use commas. Ever. Anywhere. 4. Use the curliest font you can find. … Continue reading
Music that moves me
I am often inspired by songs I hear. Smitten, in a way, is no exception. Many people have play lists for their books, but I tend to get hooked on a single song instead. If you want to know what … Continue reading
Distractions…
I had a discussion with a writer friend last night on skype.
“Are you writing?” she wanted to know.
“Sort of,” I replied.
“I can’t seem to get anything done,” she said.
Oh yeah, I know exactly what she means.
I dare thee!
Yesterday, I set myself a challenge to write every day. I went one further, and created The Daily Word Count blog, where I post my daily total, and snippets, or sentences I wrote that day. So now I will dare … Continue reading
