Make plans, but hold them loosely.
I arrived at my employer’s big event with my next issue thoroughly planned, the cover long since completed and every article accounted for.
But in a few minutes I realized those plans had to change. Before me stood my new cover — and my new cover story. Within an hour or so I’d taken the new cover photo. … Continue reading
Make the most of what works for you.
You’ll never see my favorite writing tools as the topic of a writers workshop. They’re not guaranteed to help you plot your novel or craft a winning book proposal.
They’re not that specialized. But for me they’re effective, even essential. I can’t remember a project where they didn’t come into play.
They’re also inexpensive. I like … Continue reading
Take advantage of today’s opportunities.
A few weeks ago I was scrambling. Multiple deadlines forced me to spend long hours at the keyboard.
Last week, the season changed. I could bask in the luxury of a more relaxed pace. I had time to plan the next issue and sketch the framework of the one after that.
I had time to catch up on my correspondence and … Continue reading