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writers_loft2007-11-29 08:37 am
aeriedraconia.livejournal.com) wrote in writers_loft2007-11-29 08:37 am
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Wise Words
I came across this list about writing and writerliness. In this list are things that I have heard from many sources, pros and amatuers alike, but I still need to be reminded every now and again because I do not do as I should.
1. There’s no great mystery to being a writer. A writer applies the seat of her pants to the seat of her chair, and writes.
2. First drafts are not the time to be careful. First drafts are designed to let you glop it all out, get the voices out of your head, unleash whatever beast that’s hounding you to get the story down on paper. It’s meant to be messy. Roll in it! Get your hands dirty!
3. ...
The rest of the list is:
http://ladiesoftheclub.blogspot.com/2007/11/thirteen-random-birthday-thoughts-about.html
1. There’s no great mystery to being a writer. A writer applies the seat of her pants to the seat of her chair, and writes.
2. First drafts are not the time to be careful. First drafts are designed to let you glop it all out, get the voices out of your head, unleash whatever beast that’s hounding you to get the story down on paper. It’s meant to be messy. Roll in it! Get your hands dirty!
3. ...
The rest of the list is:
http://ladiesoftheclub.blogspot.com/2007/11/thirteen-random-birthday-thoughts-about.html