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The Writer's Process

Have Faith in Your Muse But Trust Your Process

Imagine for a moment that someone offers you the job that you’ve always dreamed of. But there’s a catch – you’ll have to work closely with someone else in the role. In fact, you’ll be job-sharing with this person. You start asking around about this other person, and discover that she doesn’t show up for meetings, but pops […]

Feeling Lazy? In a Rush? Lame Reasons to Shortcut the Process

You’ve got friends coming over at 6pm for dinner, and you want to serve fresh-baked bread. But you didn’t get around to starting the bread until about 4pm. So – what the heck – you decide to shorten the rising time. You knead the dough, shape the loaves, and throw them in the oven. What could […]

Cognitive Science Terms for Writers

Writing is a product of human thought and behavior. What better way to fine-tune your writing processes than to better understand your brain? In the course of writing The Writer’s Process: Getting Your Brain in Gear, I read many terrific books on cognitive science, behavioral economics, and psychology. This glossary, from the book, aggregates the concepts most relevant for […]

Writing for Resonance

A few years ago, my brother and sister-in-law gave us a beautiful bowl. Although I have always considered the bowl to be lovely, we’d had it for a few years before it revealed its true gift: It sings with me. I’m a classically-trained soprano. When I hit a specific high note in practice, the bowl starts ringing, extending and […]

What Inspires Your Writing?

Getting To Know Your Muse Inspiration may appear in dreams. New ideas or complete phrases might pop into your head when you’re doing the dishes. Or, you’ll be in the shower when you suddenly think of a wonderful approach for something you’re writing. Our best ideas seem to come from places beyond our intentional control. That’s probably why the Greeks personified inspiration in the […]

A Five-Star Review by IndieReader

The Writer’s Process earned a five-star review from IndieReader. Here’s the take-away: IR Verdict: Full of science-backed suggestions for solving nearly any writing problem, THE WRITER’S PROCESS is a worthy addition to the collections of aspiring and experienced writers alike. Read the full review on IndieReader.  

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