Daniel Schulof
I have no idea whether these would help others, but three pieces of advice that helped me produce a book that I'm proud of:
1) Read as much as possible. Don't exclude diverse, challenging, ambitious, or unfamiliar stuff. Try to figure out what works for you and what doesn't, what qualities you'd like to emulate.
2) Take your time. Don't commit yourself to production deadlines or any other obligations that might cause you to rush through your research or writing. Your book will live forever, so prioritize getting it right over getting it out quickly.
3) Write every day (or thereabouts). In my experience, daily time investment goals are much more helpful than production-related goals. Find some time to sit down every day and you'll make consistent progress on your project (and you'll keep your writing muscles in shape).
1) Read as much as possible. Don't exclude diverse, challenging, ambitious, or unfamiliar stuff. Try to figure out what works for you and what doesn't, what qualities you'd like to emulate.
2) Take your time. Don't commit yourself to production deadlines or any other obligations that might cause you to rush through your research or writing. Your book will live forever, so prioritize getting it right over getting it out quickly.
3) Write every day (or thereabouts). In my experience, daily time investment goals are much more helpful than production-related goals. Find some time to sit down every day and you'll make consistent progress on your project (and you'll keep your writing muscles in shape).
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