Ask the Author: Matt Brand
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Matt Brand
Writing is like a challenging puzzle for me. I get to figure out the way I want to communicate in the hopes that when I’m finished, I’ll have a product that is interesting to look at and enjoyable.
Matt Brand
Take a break. Go for a walk. Try again later. Staring at the screen or the ceiling in the hopes that I’ll “just snap out of it” doesn’t work for me.
Matt Brand
Just start writing and be patient. You don’t need to have an ending. The action of “putting pen to paper” or “fingers to keyboard” will spark ideas. I had been doing the equivalent of digital paper crumpling for 10 years before I figured out exactly what I wanted to write.
Matt Brand
I’ve been writing about my kids for years on a blog. It got to a point where I felt like I was starting to invade their privacy so while trying to figure out a way to end the blog, I figured out that Nature & Nurture would be a great way to do it.
Matt Brand
Typically, I write in surges when the moment hits me. Usually, it’s based on just keeping my eyes open.
Matt Brand
When I started writing Nature & Nurture, I never thought I’d want to write more books but when I finished, I almost immediately came up with 3 more ideas. I am working on outlines for all 3 to figure out which one will be next.
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