Ask the Author: Tracy Borgmeyer
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Tracy Borgmeyer
“There is no such thing as good writing, only good rewriting.” ― Robert Graves
I have this quote posted to my inspiration board in my office - it reminds me that there is a certain type magic to getting my emotions and thoughts written, but the editing magic first needs something to work with.
I have this quote posted to my inspiration board in my office - it reminds me that there is a certain type magic to getting my emotions and thoughts written, but the editing magic first needs something to work with.
Tracy Borgmeyer
Science. I like to dream and write about how certain scientific principles apply to everyday life - especially growing up. For example:
How can I relate entropy to a chaotic character's world?
How can a sedimentary rock describe growing up in layers over time?
Can chemistry unlock a hidden message to save a friendship?
How can I relate entropy to a chaotic character's world?
How can a sedimentary rock describe growing up in layers over time?
Can chemistry unlock a hidden message to save a friendship?
Tracy Borgmeyer
Normally, if I have writers block I use two different methods depending on my mood.
One way is to step away from the keyboard and computer screen, grab a Bic pen and spiral notebook, and sit outside with my dog Molly. The physical pen to paper always gets words flowing organically.
The other way - which is more stressful but is effective - is setting a timer and write nonstop without editing my work. When the timer goes off I usually find a nugget of words to work with and edit.
If all else fails, I step away from the piece and give myself space for the back burner in my brain to figure where to take the story.
One way is to step away from the keyboard and computer screen, grab a Bic pen and spiral notebook, and sit outside with my dog Molly. The physical pen to paper always gets words flowing organically.
The other way - which is more stressful but is effective - is setting a timer and write nonstop without editing my work. When the timer goes off I usually find a nugget of words to work with and edit.
If all else fails, I step away from the piece and give myself space for the back burner in my brain to figure where to take the story.
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