Kathleen J. Shields
Don't follow the rules. That is to say; don't force yourself to write everyday, don't start with an outline and stick to it. Don't edit chapter one over and over again until you are bored with the story before you move on to chapter 2.
Write when you are inspired. Write when you have time where you will be uninterrupted. Write what is exciting for you at that moment. If you are excited, your story will be.
If your ending changes, good - it's probably for the better. If you don't let your characters 'teach you' they won't be realistic enough to teach others.
That's just my opinion.
Write when you are inspired. Write when you have time where you will be uninterrupted. Write what is exciting for you at that moment. If you are excited, your story will be.
If your ending changes, good - it's probably for the better. If you don't let your characters 'teach you' they won't be realistic enough to teach others.
That's just my opinion.
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