Six steps to take before launching a writing session that will prevent writer’s block and significantly improve your productivity.
Six Steps to Maximize Writing Productivity
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Information and ideas covering wide range of writing topics designed to help you improve your writing skills.
Overcome Writer’s Block By Sharpening Your Vision
When I find myself sitting staring at the display, or pressing the backspace key in equal proportion to other keys, I’ve often found my block is due to the lack of clarity in the scene I am attempting to describe – or, sometimes it’s because my gut is telling me my approach to the scene isn’t right.
Here is how to break through.
Till, ‘Til, Til or Until? Which is right?
I was sure that till meant breaking up dirt; that until meant “up to the time of”; and, when people shortened until in speech, you wrote it as ’til – or maybe just til. But, after a little research, I learned I had it wrong.
Start By Writing the Final Chapter First
My pantser ways led to insurmountable plot holes, which led to writer’s block, which I resolved by writing the final chapter first.
How To Write Engaging Dialogue
I’ve spent years honing my dialogue writing skills. Here are some of the steps I use to make my dialogue natural and engaging.
Omit Needless Words
William Strunk’s simple admonition, “Omit needless words,” had a profound impact on my journey to master the art of writing.
