So, you have a dream to write a novel. It’s been a goal of yours for far too many years. And despite your best intentions, something just keeps getting in your way. And, for now at least, it looks as though that novel is never going to happen. Chances are, it’s the following four … Continue reading »
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Writing dreams: Use your crazy dreams as writing fuel
Everyone sometimes has wacky dreams, and as writers, your writing dreams are probably crazier than most. There may be dinosaurs, flying carpets, talking cats and celebrities—all in one dream. Our instinct is to just let the dreams fade out of our minds lest someone find out we had a dream about the president wearing a … Continue reading »
Dream for perfection remains out of reach for most writers
“The work never matches the dream of perfection the artist has to start with.” –William Faulkner As writers, we are constantly warned to let go of the need to be perfect with our words. There is a reason for that. The fact is, even the greatest writers among us have failed to meet that … Continue reading »