Ask the Author: Tom Kreffer
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Tom Kreffer
A sequel to, Dear Dory. I have almost completed the first draft.
Tom Kreffer
My response to this question is always; how do I not? There are stories everywhere, all around us, jostling for attention, and each of us has a unique voice, so there are countless ways to interpret and tell the same story.
If you asked ten writers to look at the same image and then tell a story about what they see, they would all be different. I love that. I have never been faced with not knowing what to write about. Inspiration isn’t a scarce resource - it follows me around everywhere I go; its loyalty is unequalled.
If you asked ten writers to look at the same image and then tell a story about what they see, they would all be different. I love that. I have never been faced with not knowing what to write about. Inspiration isn’t a scarce resource - it follows me around everywhere I go; its loyalty is unequalled.
Tom Kreffer
I have two non-negotiable rules (for myself at least).
First, always be ready to take notes. Either in a journal or on your phone. When you have time, organise those notes somewhere. I use the bullet journal method for analogue notes and Evernote for digital notes.
Second, write every day. Even if it's for five minutes. If you have no idea what to write about, free write. Freewriting is basically where you're putting down the first thing that comes to mind, even if it's nothing to do with your story. Freewriting helps warm up the writing muscles. It's no different than doing a light cardio workout before lifting weights. It's all part of the same process.
First, always be ready to take notes. Either in a journal or on your phone. When you have time, organise those notes somewhere. I use the bullet journal method for analogue notes and Evernote for digital notes.
Second, write every day. Even if it's for five minutes. If you have no idea what to write about, free write. Freewriting is basically where you're putting down the first thing that comes to mind, even if it's nothing to do with your story. Freewriting helps warm up the writing muscles. It's no different than doing a light cardio workout before lifting weights. It's all part of the same process.
Tom Kreffer
I love travelling. For me, writing is very similar to travelling - exploring new places, meeting new people, sampling different cultures; partaking in an activity that encourages you to swap out the lens in which you view the world for a broader perspective on life. Writing helps me achieve that for myself, and hopefully, for others.
Tom Kreffer
I implement 'The Bath Time Protocol'. It's a protocol that requires the best possible conditions (hot bath, music, lighting) to cultivate and encourage creativity - something that I rely on to help me solve problems and punch through writer's block.
The two key areas of The Bath Time Protocol are: create a relaxing environment and remove all distractions - so I ask not to be disturbed and switch my phone to aeroplane mode, but I keep it close by to capture any sudden 'aha' moments that come to me.
The two key areas of The Bath Time Protocol are: create a relaxing environment and remove all distractions - so I ask not to be disturbed and switch my phone to aeroplane mode, but I keep it close by to capture any sudden 'aha' moments that come to me.
Tom Kreffer
My first draft of anything I write. It's beyond scary.
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