My biggest learning/skill was realizing that when I was blocked on characterization I could work on plotting, when I was blocked on plotting, I could work on characterization, and when I was blocked on both I was allowed to free-write. From that point on, no matter where I was, there was always something useful I could do.
@milestrombley1466
Жыл бұрын
Good writers never give up.
@writtenwordsschoolofenglish
Жыл бұрын
‘Trusting my ability to edit in the future’ is my take away from this.
@trinaq
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice, Shaelin. Hopefully I'll be able to take it all on board, especially in viewing writing as leisure, not a chore!
@johnhaggerty4396
Жыл бұрын
Alice Munro said she hits a problem on a short story and cooks or cleans or speaks to her daughter on the 'phone, then sees a solution. George Moore (a forgotten Anglo-Irish writer) would walk round his London square once, perhaps twice, then see how to solve the problem. Ed McBain (aka Evan Hunter) would crack the narrative problem looking out the window of a Manhattan diner. A good night's sleep helps.
@rachelthompson9324
Жыл бұрын
I learned to love editing. Its all about one's attitude. Make the tooth-pulling parts into a game.
@rachelthompson9324
Жыл бұрын
Writing is work, sometimes hard work, but it feel like play. It is easy to work at what you love.
@NeoPokebonz
Жыл бұрын
Oh I'm first for once! Hurray!
@avikchatterjee1945
Жыл бұрын
Yes love, I took a break in writing my new book on grief and I applied the Falling in Reverse song LAST RESORT REIMAGINED. And trust me that gave the book another dimension.
@asemicwriter
Жыл бұрын
Great points and advice, Shaelin. In my own writing, I have to be obsessed with an idea of what kind of book I want to see in the world. When I feel I have a good concept, everything I do goes into the completion of the manuscript. I like to experiment with language and entertain myself with words and illustrations. I started my own press (Post-Asemic Press) because most of my work is probably too odd and occult for the mainstream. Completing a manuscript is the most important advice I can give, and having the guts to alter the document till it sings like crystal. I also make every line in my own work the most intense reading experience possible. My writing isn't perfect, but it reflects my life. We need less chatgpt Ai slush in the world and more heart. Write like your pen is full of venom and rocket fuel. Seriously, write with pen and paper, or carve it into the wall of a temple. A writer should do whatever is necessary to realize their dream of creating a work of art. Try to write a classic, or at least something unforgettable. Write sober, edit drunk.
@NeoPokebonz
Жыл бұрын
Needed video. Needed change in mindset.
@milamiles2
11 ай бұрын
Wow. How brilliant are you? Talk about perfection in your substance and delivery of this content. 😮
@whowantswaffles
Жыл бұрын
100% agree. I'm at the edit and rewrite stage and it definitely can feel more like a chore compared to the raw first edit; what keeps me going is I always feel really good after I've worked on it a bit, because the goal is in sight! My biggest advice is to always set aside time for it, no matter what, a special time of day or special day for writing and to stick to it. It gets easier the more you do it!
@sariahsue
Жыл бұрын
It’s funny you mentioned that comment about trusting yourself to be able to revise. I’ve realized recently that that’s my problem. It’s too much pressure on a first draft, so I’ve been avoiding it!
@Miranda_Writes
Жыл бұрын
That's helped with making writing easier for me, too! It's writing now and worrying about editing and fixing stuff later.
@ChristyWrenn
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for these 7 Habits of Successful Writers. I needed a push to write more. 😊
@Nbrolfiwriting
Жыл бұрын
I guess its perfection for me.
@avikchatterjee1945
Жыл бұрын
Lovey, I would recommend everyone to read the book Negative Space by B.R. Yeager. It's fascinating how he edited that book. So much to learn from that. And the book is awesome, to say the least.
@pavitrasankalp7533
Жыл бұрын
×75 voice speed because your voice very fast. But very good information about writing skill 👍
@jasonmcgregor123
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. For me, it's definitely been getting used to working with an outline instead of trusting the story to develop a life of its own. While the latter does happen sometimes more often than not, I'd wound up losing all motivation to complete said story.
@YourChronicIllnessAdvocate
Жыл бұрын
Timely video thank you Shaelin. I just finish my second manuscript 😭😭 and overthinking everything been proofreading and editing like crazy deadline to submit to my publisher is tomorrow
@rachy5384
Жыл бұрын
Good luck! I hope you get everything done in time and submitted ❤
@emmanuellaeledu
7 ай бұрын
👏👏👏
@richardbishop3620
Жыл бұрын
sitting my butt in the chair and writing
@celineduperier3036
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Needed that today (especially your own advice at the end!)!
@devasishazari
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot.
@stacyg585
Жыл бұрын
Great advice. I am guilty of not following any of the 7 habits from time to time, but self-aware enough to know exactly when I need to follow them. I was published by Penguin Random House at 29 years old almost 17 years ago and it's taken me this long to finish my second book. Not quite sure why, but possibly because I've chosen to focus on different things in this time. I'm finally hunkering down, though, and determined to get this thing out while I'm still alive!
@african_chris
Жыл бұрын
Hi, what’s the name of your published book?
@TheGypsyJewess
Жыл бұрын
excellent
@BlinkPopShift
Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on writing through problems? I am stuck on the middle part of my plot and looking for strats to connect the beginning and end.
@u_t_d_s_h-1_a
Жыл бұрын
They write even when no prospects exists, they write for the love of writing.
@Ggdivhjkjl
Жыл бұрын
That last point's not quite right. I don't need a specific type of tea. I need juice.
@english24hours36
Жыл бұрын
Great content! A polite suggestion: please speak a little more slowly. You speak too fast! But ❤ all the way from India! Thanks and have a great day!
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