Ask the Author: Laura J. Schubert
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Laura J. Schubert
I find that affirmations help. I write affirmations daily, along with a morning journal page. Writing positive thoughts down on paper sets a peaceful tone, reminds me of what's important, and provides a stream of uplifting self-talk to combat the negativity that may encroach upon my day. When I keep myself centered and grounded, the inspiration to write can be found almost anywhere.
Laura J. Schubert
At present I am in between writing projects. My current efforts are focused on marketing Incompatible with Life and waiting for the next manuscript idea to come. I have some thoughts rattling around in my head, but nothing solid yet.
Laura J. Schubert
The best part of being a writer is creating the story that only you can tell. Other people may have had similar experiences or share your beliefs, but your perspective is unique. Writing enables you to give readers a glimpse of life through your individual lens.
Laura J. Schubert
Incompatible with Life evolved from my life experience. I began writing within a month of my baby girl's death as a means of locking the details of her life on paper to prevent the vagaries of memory from stealing them away. Writing helped me to process my grief and somewhere along the line, the book became a way of helping other people to see and understand the unspoken truths of loss.
Laura J. Schubert
Believe that your story is worth telling and write it! Get into the rhythm of a schedule that works for you and write as frequently as you can manage. Study the craft and be willing to learn as you go. Reread your work regularly, revise your work constantly, and trust the process of writing to strengthen your skills.
Laura J. Schubert
I view writer's block as my brain's way of telling me that the ideas need time to marinate. Whenever I sit down to write, I commit a fifteen minute block of drafting something (anything!). If nothing comes to me in that time, I can walk away at the end without guilt. More often than not, once I start putting down words, the ideas follow. And even when they don't, the drivel I've written often contains something of value that can be used at a later date. I don't throw those drafts out--I recycle them into new pieces.
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