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Stuart Keane
Write every day.
It sounds simple, but so many people fail to actually do this, and if you want to continue writing, you actually have to write. Avoid social media, avoid the TV, put the Xbox controller down, and be disciplined about putting your words in. I aim for 3,000 a day, before I do anything else.
It sounds simple, but so many people fail to actually do this, and if you want to continue writing, you actually have to write. Avoid social media, avoid the TV, put the Xbox controller down, and be disciplined about putting your words in. I aim for 3,000 a day, before I do anything else.
Stuart Keane
Touch wood, I have never suffered from this. I do make a conscious effort to remain focused and alert though. I think this actually helps me avoid writer's block.
Sometimes I will let a novel rest for a few hours/days and go write a short story, or start the first touches to a new book (I usually have three in preparation at any one time). I feel mixing it up a little keeps you refreshed, and is very important in my daily process.
Sometimes I will let a novel rest for a few hours/days and go write a short story, or start the first touches to a new book (I usually have three in preparation at any one time). I feel mixing it up a little keeps you refreshed, and is very important in my daily process.
Stuart Keane
This is pure fiction. I've worked in customer service and retail for more than fifteen years, so this is just me using creative license on something that was seen as 'conflicting' to our everyday job. It was fun to do, though.
Stuart Keane
Hi, Jason.
Sorry for the huge delay. As you said, it's been a busy period. I would say my favourite work thus far is Cine, which was released recently. A couple of my short stories were also pretty special to me, some of which were included in Whispers - Volume 1: A Collection.
Sorry for the huge delay. As you said, it's been a busy period. I would say my favourite work thus far is Cine, which was released recently. A couple of my short stories were also pretty special to me, some of which were included in Whispers - Volume 1: A Collection.
Stuart Keane
Write every day. Whether it's one sentence or 4000 words (I try for 2000 a day minimum, I can be quite prolific) it keeps your mind in the zone. I tried it and it works.
This sage advice was given to me by the one and only, Lee Child. I won a writing competition and the prize was meeting him for drinks. This was one of the most insightful hours of my life.
This was a phenomenal eye-opener and gave me the confidence to follow my dream. Thank you, Lee, wherever you are.
This sage advice was given to me by the one and only, Lee Child. I won a writing competition and the prize was meeting him for drinks. This was one of the most insightful hours of my life.
This was a phenomenal eye-opener and gave me the confidence to follow my dream. Thank you, Lee, wherever you are.
Stuart Keane
Creating imaginative and wonderful worlds, characters and stories. Ten years ago, if someone told me I could get paid to make stuff up - with all due respect - I would have laughed in their faces...but now I do get paid to do it. Weird and thrilling all at the same time!
Stuart Keane
Yes. The world is a weird place. At least fiction gives you an escape whereas the truth can't be ignored.
Stuart Keane
To put it simply, I think that horror genre elicits a response from someone that no other genre does. Sure, you can cry and laugh, but these are enjoyable in some context. Being scared shouldn't be enjoyable, but it is. When I discovered this, it stayed with me. I think this started my inspiration, which now comes from great authors, amazing films and people who respect the genre.
When I read/see good horror now, it always reminds me of how I fell in love with it in the first place. I think it's the rawness of the emotion, and the weird looks you get for loving the genre. There's nothing like it.
When I read/see good horror now, it always reminds me of how I fell in love with it in the first place. I think it's the rawness of the emotion, and the weird looks you get for loving the genre. There's nothing like it.
Stuart Keane
Everything inspires me. Sometimes, I will look at something (a tree, a street, a car, the sky) and it'll form an idea in my head for a story or character or setting. Having this technique is helpful as a writer...and the reason I carry a notepad around with me.
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