The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel by Tom Monteleone

Author:Tom Monteleone
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin USA, Inc.
Published: 2010-05-11T04:00:00+00:00

WORDS OF WISDOM

Being a writer is like having homework for the rest of your life.

—Lawrence Kasdan

Don’t give up. No matter how hard it is for you to find time and maintain discipline, tell yourself you’re not giving up—ever. That’s why selecting projects with finite, close-at-hand end-points is so important. If you can create a psychological atmosphere in which the time you do spend results in some finished projects, you’ll be in better shape to persevere.

The Least You Need to Know

• Time management and discipline are two of the most important skills a writer can develop. If you don’t spend the time writing, nothing gets done.

• You will be able to create a realistic, workable writing schedule only after making a realistic assessment of your habits, personality traits, obligations, and daily routine.

• Train yourself to be disciplined and follow your schedule. Many other parts of your life will want to intrude on your writing. Do whatever it takes to shut them down.

• Don’t be discouraged. Writing takes time. Your time. Whatever time you can invest will be rewarded.

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