What would you say is your interesting writing quirk? [Roundup]
Writers confess the odd rituals and habits that get them into the work. A fun roundup of the routines behind the writing.
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WritingWhat Hobbies Do You Have That Support Your Writing and How Do They Do That?
Writers share the outside pursuits that feed their work, from reading and travel to games and music. A roundup on the life behind the page.
WritingWhat Is The Most Difficult Part Of Your Artistic/Writing Process? [Roundup]
Writers name the parts of the process that trip them up most, from starting and finishing to editing and self-doubt. A reassuring roundup.
WritingWhat was one of the most surprising things you learned in creating your books?
Authors reveal what caught them off guard while writing, about craft, subject, and themselves. A roundup of unplanned discoveries.
WritingHow did you (or could you) incorporate the holiday season into your fiction or nonfiction? [Roundup]
Writers share how they weave the holidays into their work, from seasonal settings to holiday stories. A roundup of seasonal writing ideas.
WritingWhat’s the most difficult thing about writing characters of the opposite sex? [Roundup]
Writers tackle the challenge of writing convincing characters unlike themselves. The consensus: write a person, not a category. A craft roundup.
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Part two with Sage the Poet, broadcast as a nor'easter closed in: why writing and editing at the same time causes writer's block, the scheduled professional day, 12,000-word workdays via dictation, light outlining with story and character arcs, daily promotion,…
WritingDo you ever get emotional as you are writing your book? [Roundup]
Writers admit to crying, laughing, and being wrung out by their own pages, and why that emotion is often a sign the writing works.
WritingWhat were your goals and intentions in your book (pick one), and how well do you feel you achieved them?
Authors explain what they set out to do with a book, to entertain, teach, heal, or record. A roundup on writing with intention.
WritingWho would you say is your greatest writing influence, in terms of your writing style, and why?
Writers name the authors and mentors who shaped their voice and ambition. A roundup on the craft passed hand to hand.
WritingWhat are your writing goals for the New Year and what steps will you take to ensure you meet them?
Writers set out their ambitions for the year ahead, from finishing manuscripts to building a habit. A roundup of new-year writing goals.
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Tony Kay hosted Richard Lowe for a full hour on Authors First: the accidental start in computing, the Trader Joe's years, the leap into writing, disaster preparedness from lived experience, and the photography born from love and grief.