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The Writing Process
By Ali Atwood
I
wonder how many readers are curious about the writing process. From the
time I began writing seriously, when I was about twelve, I wanted to
know what inspired authors and what routines they followed. I’m still fascinated by method. Do
the majority of writers work best in the morning or late at night? Do
they plot with a pen in their hand or visualize and type? How do they
handle writer’s block? Perhaps some bash away, scribbling rubbish until
their muse takes pity on them. Others might pace the floor cursing at
the blank computer screen?
For
personal and household reasons, I operate best in the early morning.
And I spend a great deal of time staring out the window while I work
through scenes in my mind. Regardless of routine, every writer I know
admits to having trouble writing. It takes a tremendous amount of time
and focus to create an entertaining tale with engaging characters and
realistic dialogue.
Is
the slog worth it? Absolutely. For me it’s a miraculous feeling to read
a book I’ve finished and know it came about because I followed my
bliss.
If
an aspiring author were to ask for my advice, though I’m still somewhat
of a newbie myself, I would tell them to write every day, even if you
only have ten minutes to spare. When you start a new project, set a
realistic deadline and stick to it. Keep moving forward. Don’t waste
time revising your first draft. Too much fiddling on the first run may
prevent those quirky muses from popping in to lend a hand. And
definitely do not let rejection discourage you. Sylvia Plath said, The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. So keep writing, keep improving and keep submitting your manuscripts.
Ali Atwood was born and raised in the British Isles and now lives in
Florida. With Scottish and Danish—Viking—ancestry, Ali has always been
fascinated by Celtic lore and mystical phenomenon. The latter nurtured
by her Scottish grandmother who, some say, had the sight.
A voracious reader from an early age, Ali devoured hundreds of books while still in school. Tales of youthful derring-do gradually replaced by romance, and later on, by spicy romance with no-holds-barred love scenes. Left with countless Alpha heroes crowding her head, Ali had no choice but to set them free.
When she’s not writing, Ali enjoys the outdoors—horseback riding and golf. The books she creates are the type she likes to read, happily-ever-afters with a solid plot, strong characters and oodles of high-voltage sex.
http://aliatwood.com
A voracious reader from an early age, Ali devoured hundreds of books while still in school. Tales of youthful derring-do gradually replaced by romance, and later on, by spicy romance with no-holds-barred love scenes. Left with countless Alpha heroes crowding her head, Ali had no choice but to set them free.
When she’s not writing, Ali enjoys the outdoors—horseback riding and golf. The books she creates are the type she likes to read, happily-ever-afters with a solid plot, strong characters and oodles of high-voltage sex.
http://aliatwood.com
SEPT 2010
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WOYDW: Ali Atwood and The Writing Process
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Good advice, I really should take it to heart :D
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