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Doing the Work is Enough
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My goal for this book is to give you a little resource that will get you thinking about your writing in new ways, and to start building a consistent writing process that works for you and enables you to do a lot of work.
As a writer, there are a ton of story elements and craft principles you have to hold in your head while you’re writing your book. This book is meant to give you little reminders like, “Make sure you’re thinking about the characteristic moment,” and “Have you set your writing goals for this month?” This book was not created to be the only book on writing you’ll need (if you’re looking for that, put this book down and buy On Writing by Stephen King).
The chapters are short because when it’s all said and done, there’s one thing that talking about writing can never be; writing.
I hope this book will encourage you to not only talk about writing, but to sit down and do the work.
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My goal for this book is to give you a little resource that will get you thinking about your writing in new ways, and to start building a consistent writing process that works for you and enables you to do a lot of work.
As a writer, there are a ton of story elements and craft principles you have to hold in your head while you’re writing your book. This book is meant to give you little reminders like, “Make sure you’re thinking about the characteristic moment,” and “Have you set your writing goals for this month?” This book was not created to be the only book on writing you’ll need (if you’re looking for that, put this book down and buy On Writing by Stephen King).
The chapters are short because when it’s all said and done, there’s one thing that talking about writing can never be; writing.
I hope this book will encourage you to not only talk about writing, but to sit down and do the work.
99 pages, Paperback
First published May 5, 2020
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May 27, 2024
Thinking of writing a book? Or just thinking about trying something new? This book has good, simple tips for you. Yes, it's obviously more about writing but I think you could apply some of the advice to starting a podcast or some other project too!
April 30, 2025
Short, in the good way - a better word might be concise. Just exactly the right thing for an evening read to helpfully remind me of writing things (and introduce new things).
Not a comprehensive HOW TO EVERYTHING book, but it’s not trying to be (and he says so in the intro). This fills a perfect spot on my writing bookshelf.
Not a comprehensive HOW TO EVERYTHING book, but it’s not trying to be (and he says so in the intro). This fills a perfect spot on my writing bookshelf.
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