> No, this isn't great advice (at least according to writer, even the ones you list, interviews I've been investigating for tips).
Actually, that advise was basically ripped from Stephen Kings book, On Writing. He basically advises to write. Finish. Set aside the novel for several weeks, then pick it up and reread it fresh.
Read that book. It pretty much get's it down for you.
One thing to keep in mind is that interviews are pretty bad for finding tips on writing. In On Writing, Stephen King pretty much says that what he says in interviews is made to sound good, because the truth isn't as interesting.
But seriously, that book right there pretty much nails it in the head.
Now, at the end of the day, you do what works for you, of course. But at the end of the day, it's all about writing. If you've found some other method to get your writing done, great. Who am I to argue. But seriously, the best advise I can give to someone having trouble writing is to just write. You don't seem to have that problem, if your schedule is set and you've been doing it.
I guess my advise is more geared toward those who aren't writing, and want to. They ask the questions like: what word processor do you use? or do you use a notebook and pen? or when do you write? Questions that sound interesting. It's soft of like the GTD fad. Everyone is so consumed with the tools of GTD and ignore actually getting things done!
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And yes, good discussion. Wish I could give more karma!
I guess my advise is more geared toward those who aren't writing, and want to. They ask the questions like: what word processor do you use? or do you use a notebook and pen? or when do you write? Questions that sound interesting. It's soft of like the GTD fad. Everyone is so consumed with the tools of GTD and ignore actually getting things done!
Actually, that advise was basically ripped from Stephen Kings book, On Writing. He basically advises to write. Finish. Set aside the novel for several weeks, then pick it up and reread it fresh.
Read that book. It pretty much get's it down for you.
One thing to keep in mind is that interviews are pretty bad for finding tips on writing. In On Writing, Stephen King pretty much says that what he says in interviews is made to sound good, because the truth isn't as interesting.
But seriously, that book right there pretty much nails it in the head.
Now, at the end of the day, you do what works for you, of course. But at the end of the day, it's all about writing. If you've found some other method to get your writing done, great. Who am I to argue. But seriously, the best advise I can give to someone having trouble writing is to just write. You don't seem to have that problem, if your schedule is set and you've been doing it.
I guess my advise is more geared toward those who aren't writing, and want to. They ask the questions like: what word processor do you use? or do you use a notebook and pen? or when do you write? Questions that sound interesting. It's soft of like the GTD fad. Everyone is so consumed with the tools of GTD and ignore actually getting things done!
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And yes, good discussion. Wish I could give more karma!