24
05.10
8:42
I had serious writer’s block not too long ago. For an entire week, my writing mood was somber and I could barely string a dozen words together if my life depended on it. Yet, I managed to remain somewhat productive during that time. Sure, I was plodding, grinding and crawling my way through it, but I did manage about 70% of my usual output. Far from perfect, but not too shabby either.
30
11.09
9:01
While it’s always a good idea to talk to editors about your plans for a piece, it’s very important to make sure you don’t lead them to form the wrong expectations. After all, doing that is only bound to end as a huge frustration for both of you.
19
07.09
9:18
Plotting is the activity of describing your work in a summarized form, used primarily as a way to outline it before starting the actual writing process. This process is almost always a necessity for long commissioned pieces (particularly books and novels), but is also highly useful for regular forms of writing, such as reports, essays and reviews. In many ways, I find it just as valuable as using a good grammar software, making the whole job of writing an easier proposition.