Ask the Author: J. Lynn Rowan
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J. Lynn Rowan
Sometimes a song or an image will give me an idea, or I'll read about an event and do a "what if" scenario in my imagination. Other times I'll literally wake up in the middle of the night with an idea.
J. Lynn Rowan
Writer's block is tricky, especially if you're working on a deadline (self-imposed or editor-imposed). Sometimes I'll skip ahead in the story, basically bypassing the section that's tripping me up. But I've found the best way to break out of the writer's block rut is to step away from the project that's giving me trouble. I might work on something else, or I'll focus on something not related to writing at all. Sometimes just taking a day to recharge and relax is enough to get the juices flowing again.
J. Lynn Rowan
At the end of the day, my goal is to create a story that will engage readers' minds and hearts. If I can do that, I've succeeded.
Plus when people cut you off in traffic, you can write them into a story and then exact revenge.
Plus when people cut you off in traffic, you can write them into a story and then exact revenge.
J. Lynn Rowan
Write. Start building an online presence and an author platform now, even if you don't have anything published (or in line to be published). Don't just talk about writing - show that you're a multi-dimensional person.
Write more.
Edit well, and then have others look at your work with fresh eyes.
Take all criticism with a grain of salt, but also take it with grace and an open mind.
Keep writing.
Write more.
Edit well, and then have others look at your work with fresh eyes.
Take all criticism with a grain of salt, but also take it with grace and an open mind.
Keep writing.
J. Lynn Rowan
I'm in the drafting process for Sweet Somethings Book #2, the follow up to BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE. I've also recently completed my first round of personal revisions to a historical romance set after the Civil War.
J. Lynn Rowan
BETTER THAN CHOCOLATE started off as an exercise in first person, present tense POV. I posted the first couple chapters on a critiquing site and got some really positive feedback, so I kept going!
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