In the below video, author Jenna Moreci is countering common writing and publishing advice and providing alternative strategies for writers looking for a different path.
I'd love to open this up to the community- What are some of the popular writing tips that haven't worked for you and what did you do instead?
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So true. I like to say you should follow half of writing advice half the time. Because even the great advice isn't going to work for every situation/project. For instance, for years I've heard the advice "Write early! Block off your morning to write!" But here's the thing...per her routine comments, I'm a terrible writer in the mornings. I'm much more focused and motivated in the afternoon. But more often than not, I just have to write when time exists. Per the video, I also often edit as I go on projects for my clients because I already know the direction and it saves me time later. But for my own projects, I typically write and save heavy edits for later. It's also bonkers to me how rapid release writers do what they do. It's just not what I do either.
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"Don't edit as you go." That's great advice for a lot of writers, but I love editing as I write, Ashley Renee Smith. I figure things out right then instead of waiting until later. My 1st draft is like a 4th/5th draft when I'm finished.
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The one thing I agree with is that not all advice fits the author. I'm a pantser and have completed 7 novels with 2 more on the way. As she mentioned, I do get stuck, but unlike writer's block, I feel that my creative side just needs time to formulate a solution, which is why I always have a second project in the works. I have been learning how to outline in a number of screen writing courses and see the benefits, yet I'm still more comfortable doing it my way. I have a hard time think so far ahead. It's like chess. I can't plan more than two moves. But it works for me. And Stephen King.