Ask the Author: C.J. Cornell
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C.J. Cornell
Just the other day I was meeting with an entrepreneur - talking about his new startup ... and throughout the meeting he was quoting passages from my last book (part of his rules and and inspiration). Probably the best moment I've had as a writer (or seeing people tweet quotes, or that they've gained insights from the book).
C.J. Cornell
I'd love to say that I had ay reliable method. I take great comfort and motivation reading that all writers struggle with "writer's block" and procrastination. Reading that everyone from Hemmingway to JK Rowling struggle with the same behaviors that I do.
I almost never get "writer's block" in the sense that I can't think of what to write. More often the problem is getting started and transforming the ideas from independent sentences into something complete and flowing. The problem is more one of procrastination - and even easier for me because I have other things to do in my professional life (teaching, researching, speaking, entrepreneurial projects).
The only thing that reliably works for me is a deadline that has either some kind of monetary penalty (not reward) - or if someone else (an editor or publisher) is waiting for a submission. Those work the best for me.
I almost never get "writer's block" in the sense that I can't think of what to write. More often the problem is getting started and transforming the ideas from independent sentences into something complete and flowing. The problem is more one of procrastination - and even easier for me because I have other things to do in my professional life (teaching, researching, speaking, entrepreneurial projects).
The only thing that reliably works for me is a deadline that has either some kind of monetary penalty (not reward) - or if someone else (an editor or publisher) is waiting for a submission. Those work the best for me.
C.J. Cornell
A new book, called "The Startup Brain Trust" - all about mentors, advisors and the experts that help entrepreneurs. It's meant to be a guidebook for both entrepreneurs and experts who want to mentor/advise better.
The book is based in part on 100 interviews with entrepreneurs, experts, mentors and coaches - from those in the trenches to those who are pretty well known (from Mark Cuban to Tim Draper and more ...)
Slated for release by March 1 2018.
The book is based in part on 100 interviews with entrepreneurs, experts, mentors and coaches - from those in the trenches to those who are pretty well known (from Mark Cuban to Tim Draper and more ...)
Slated for release by March 1 2018.
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