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On writing & why it takes so long
'How long did it take you to write Heartwood?' I was recently asked.
About 7 or 8 years, truthfully. Maybe even longer.
I try to be kind to myself about this. I mean, I was writing about life and death, so it wasn't like I picked the easiest topic in the world ;)
Also, part of it had to do with the way I write. I try not to waste words. That takes a looong time to accomplish. It's like what Mark Twain once said:
“I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.”
About 7 or 8 years, truthfully. Maybe even longer.
I try to be kind to myself about this. I mean, I was writing about life and death, so it wasn't like I picked the easiest topic in the world ;)
Also, part of it had to do with the way I write. I try not to waste words. That takes a looong time to accomplish. It's like what Mark Twain once said:
“I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.”
Gold Nautilus Award!
I have some exciting news to share!
HEARTWOOD has won a Gold Nautilus Book Award! Nautilus’s mission is “Better Books for a Better World.” I’m so grateful to the reviewers and judges who made this hap ...more
HEARTWOOD has won a Gold Nautilus Book Award! Nautilus’s mission is “Better Books for a Better World.” I’m so grateful to the reviewers and judges who made this hap ...more
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