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“If you have a million things to do, adding item number 1,000,001 is not such a big deal. When, on the other hand, you have nothing to do, getting out of bed and washing yourself before 2:00 P.M. feels like too much work to even contemplate.”

Inspirational Stress Things To Do

Book:No Plot? No Problem!

Source: No Plot? No Problem!

“Don’t be offended if you encounter some good-natured ribbing; the idea of writing a novel in a month deserves to be laughed at.”

Writing Novel Nanowrimo

Book:No Plot? No Problem!

Source: No Plot? No Problem!

“The things that you appreciate as a reader are also the things you’ll likely excel at as a writer.”

Writing Reading Books Writing Advice

Book:No Plot? No Problem!

Source: No Plot? No Problem!

“Actually, come to think of it, you also should resist the temptation to share your work-in-progress with yourself as well. Rereading parts of your first draft while writing is like doubling back and rerunning portions of a marathon midrace.”

Writing Reading Books Writing Advice

Book:No Plot? No Problem!

Source: No Plot? No Problem!

“Today’s tangents will become tomorrow’s arcs, and unforeseen connections will tie up your loose ends in a way that will make you want to slap your head and holler at your accidental brilliance.”

Writing Writing Process Arcs Tangents

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“A novel rough draft is like bread dough; you need to beat the crap out of it for it to rise.”

Writing Simile On Writing Rough Drafts

Book:No Plot? No Problem!

Source: No Plot? No Problem!

“A deadline is, simply put, optimism in its most kick-ass form. It's a potent force that, when wielded with respect, will level any obstacle in its path. This is especially true when it comes to creative pursuits.”

Writing Creativity Deadline

Book:No Plot? No Problem!

Source: No Plot? No Problem!

“Rereading parts of your novel while writing is like doubling back at rerunning parts of a marathon midrace.”

Book:No Plot? No Problem!

Source: No Plot? No Problem!