Keep a stockpile of topical material.
Never throw away your accounts of what you’ve experienced; they might be come in handy for something you need to write.
That’s especially true if, like me, you struggle to write larger projects.
I much prefer shorter pieces. Things like a one-or two-paragraph social … Continue reading
If it doesn’t work, all your effort is wasted.
As I prepared to teach on nonfiction books at a writers conference, I had three opportunities to test what I planned to present.
In the previous few days, I’d critiqued two nonfiction samples and one nonfiction book proposal. All three authors missed the point of what a first chapter should accomplish.
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Make the most of in-person opportunities.
For past week I’ve been preparing for an annual meeting of the group whose magazine I assemble.
One of my tasks will be to serve as a writer and photographer. While collecting material for a report in the next issue is important, it’s not at the top of my list.
My biggest job, in preparing … Continue reading