A few more things that we have learned through the years:
16. Detach when you edit. Hold all loosely.
17. Journal, save the scraps of your life to use in your work.
18. Chunk it. Keep your daily goals small.
19. Join a critique group – but pick carefully.
20. Be solution focused. Refuse to stay stuck in problems.
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Yes, keeping a journal is soo important. I would add, “have a notebook or iPad always at your disposal when you have an idea!
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I’ve also heard Number 16 as something like, “Eliminate any punctuation, word, phrase, sentence, paragraph or chapter that can not be convincingly defended”.
Or simply, if it don’t fit, cut it.
My 9th grade English teacher gave us a rule for commas. “When it doubt, leave it out.” Useful for commas, but I found out it works well for most everything in life. Follow me at @jayfaubion
I like 17 and 20, particularly–thanks, Sisters. God bless you both.
Thanks for these tips.
I live rural and have been searching for a critique group for years. Any ideas? The one I found (online) that had actual writers as members lasted about 3 months, with one member quitting and another feeling like “two” was not enough. I agreed.
I traveled 1 1/2 hours to meet with a group for about 6 months, but the members were so unaware, thought all writing was good writing, etc., I just felt it not a good fit for me.
Have you ever posted, before, about how to find a group, what to look for, or a list of good groups that have openings?
Thanks!
Keeping daily goals small and refusing to be stuck in problems are just working great for me right now! I very much appreciate your writing tips, ladies!