Ask the Author: Jesse Stoddard
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Jesse Stoddard
I went to my 20-year high school reunion and it brought on a flood of emotions and revelations.
Jesse Stoddard
I get hit with ideas on a daily basis. I have found that if I don't write them down, they are lost forever. I also write stand-up comedy, and the same applies there. After awhile I have a ton of material and every time I look at it, I either get inspired to develop it further, or it gives me ideas for other things. Once you get the ball rolling, there tends to be a tidal way of enthusiasm and motivation to get you going. Then, it just becomes a question of follow through, which is the most challenging aspect.
Jesse Stoddard
My current project is a memoir of sorts dealing with what happens to people after high school. I am interviewing my entire graduating class to glean wisdom after 20 years of reflection and wisdom.
So far, I have written fitness industry books. I have a weight loss program I am putting together, mostly for public speaking. I also have an entirely different side of me that I am going to begin exploring now. Comedy is an area of passion and ongoing interest.
So far, I have written fitness industry books. I have a weight loss program I am putting together, mostly for public speaking. I also have an entirely different side of me that I am going to begin exploring now. Comedy is an area of passion and ongoing interest.
Jesse Stoddard
Just start doing it—even if you are bad to begin with. Treat your writing time as if it is a job. You are your own boss. Would you fire yourself? If so, get back to work.
Jesse Stoddard
Starting out wanting to express oneself, and ending up saying something entirely different because of who you become during the process.
Jesse Stoddard
I simply schedule time to write every day and make something happen. If I actually feel blocked, usually it is just because I am fatigued on one particular idea and I may be distracted or it is time to get up and take a walk. Then, I might have to leave that particular topic or project, work on something else for a bit, and then I can get right back to it.
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