Ask the Author: M.L. Doyle
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M.L. Doyle
There's no such thing as an aspiring writer. You either sit down and write or you don't. There are people who think about writing books and people who write books. If you want to write a book, the only way to do it is to write a book. There's no magic formula, no special club you have to join, no special process you have to follow. Get your butt in the chair, put your fingers on the keyboard and put one word after the other.
M.L. Doyle
here's only one way to deal with writer's block and that's to write. I think we usually block ourselves. We fear writing something that will sound stupid or we fear we'll write crap. Get over the fear, put words on the page and before you know it, the block is removed and the thoughts are flowing again.
M.L. Doyle
Lia, an activist? Interesting. The basic premise for an idea usually starts with a location. While I was in uniform we went to a lot of exotic locations and did things most "civilians" wouldn't experience. So I start with a location. The next thing I do is throw in a body. My favorite mystery author, Dick Francis always started right off with a body and I always loved that. So I copy him in that way. Ideas aren't usually the problem. Its the time to write them that causes the most hair pulling! But thanks for your question!
M.L. Doyle
Cracking on an outline and some pre-research for NaNoWriMo. I'm picking up on a project I had to put down two years ago when I made the mistake of going out of town for Thanksgiving. This year, I'm staying in town and I'm going to finish the draft of this book! Excited about the idea. Oh and looking forward to the release of my latest book on Nov. 1, 2014!!!!
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