One of my favorite quotes from Stephen King is that on writing at the same time and same place every day, "I may not know where I will find inspiration, but inspiration always knows where to find me."
I have been trained to take care of others since I learned to walk — maybe if our birds leave the nest. I do require myself to release a newsletter per week
I used to be so put off by his "write everyday" advice, but I get it, to be prolific, you have to put words down, but I don't think you need write every day to be a writer. if you're going to publish things though, writing often so you have a bank to choose from is a must.
I doin't reallry hatve a probblem writiang. It'is witt editinging i hav a probblem.
Lebo Von Lo~Debar
Former/Always 82nd Airborne Infantryman, Disabled Veteran for Life, & Author of the book, "The Separation of Corporation and State" subtitled "Common Sense and the Two-Party Crisis" Available on Amazon.
Thanks for sharing, I have new rules to step it up. I do not write horror, but I share a birthday.
sharing a birthday is a sign from the Universe Christina
Thanks, Alex.
One of my favorite quotes from Stephen King is that on writing at the same time and same place every day, "I may not know where I will find inspiration, but inspiration always knows where to find me."
love that!
"For him, it’s his wife Tabitha. She’s his first reader and the person whose opinion matters most."
I love this idea mahn. Stephen King is a genius for coming up with something like this.
yeah !
My biggest problem is that I tend to my family before anything else — which clobbers routine.
NO excuses ;)
I have been trained to take care of others since I learned to walk — maybe if our birds leave the nest. I do require myself to release a newsletter per week
good for you sir
I appreciate the points you relayed -- and also highly recommend "On Writing" by Stephen King.
The day I knew I was ill, was the day I turned down a lunch invitation from Stephen. A long time hero. A noted turning point, I retired the next week.
wow!
Love King and his view of writing as a craft. On Writing has helped me so much.
me too
I used to be so put off by his "write everyday" advice, but I get it, to be prolific, you have to put words down, but I don't think you need write every day to be a writer. if you're going to publish things though, writing often so you have a bank to choose from is a must.
Good piece Alex, made me think!
thanks! good thoughts
This is great. Such a clear, energising breakdown of King’s discipline. A brilliant reminder that craft isn’t mystical, it’s a slog too.
Thank you!
Routine, consistency. Thanks for that
Consistency is everything. Over time it can turn creativity into a Pavlovian reflex.
yes!
I doin't reallry hatve a probblem writiang. It'is witt editinging i hav a probblem.
Lebo Von Lo~Debar
Former/Always 82nd Airborne Infantryman, Disabled Veteran for Life, & Author of the book, "The Separation of Corporation and State" subtitled "Common Sense and the Two-Party Crisis" Available on Amazon.
lmao!
I got more out of this post than I did reading On Writing.
Thanks for this rundown, Alex!
Eventually...
love that :)