Ask the Author: Craig Lew
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Craig Lew
Sometimes I run or ride my bike. Exercise seems to clear my mind of distractions. If it is early, I make myself a double espresso, light incense and meditate on the story before I throw myself into the writing process.
Craig Lew
Read, read, read, then read some more.
Discover which writing style, genre and hero you like.
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Focus on a great story concept.
If your story concept is great, even a poorly written manuscript can be salvaged with strong editing.
Find your own voice.
Never stop learning.
Discover which writing style, genre and hero you like.
If you have any interest in children's literature, join the SCBWI.org
Focus on a great story concept.
If your story concept is great, even a poorly written manuscript can be salvaged with strong editing.
Find your own voice.
Never stop learning.
Craig Lew
The best thing about being a writer is you can write anywhere, anytime.
Craig Lew
I rarely experience writer's block, in the classic sense. I believe writer's block is triggered by fear.
As an athlete and as a business executive, I've found action is the best method of combating fear. So when I feel like there might be a block or I sense some fear, I take action and I write. I write until blue smoke rises from the keyboard. It might end up being rubbish but the action of writing stops the writer's block from ever gaining grip.
Now I must admit that my bigger obstacle is procrastination in the form of avoidance and distraction. I get lured away by the instant gratification of solving a problem, taking a meeting or playing with the kitty and forget the deeper satisfaction of staying seated and pounding out ten pages a day.
As an athlete and as a business executive, I've found action is the best method of combating fear. So when I feel like there might be a block or I sense some fear, I take action and I write. I write until blue smoke rises from the keyboard. It might end up being rubbish but the action of writing stops the writer's block from ever gaining grip.
Now I must admit that my bigger obstacle is procrastination in the form of avoidance and distraction. I get lured away by the instant gratification of solving a problem, taking a meeting or playing with the kitty and forget the deeper satisfaction of staying seated and pounding out ten pages a day.
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