I have been taking a long, hard look at how I use time lately. I need to prune back. I hate math, but I've begun to perform some calculations. Here's what I've determined: There's only one of me. That's it. And I need 7 hours of sleep, minimum, a night. There's only 24 hours in … Continue reading Taking Time
Month: October 2014
Hemingway Was Right…
Hemingway is known for his advice to kill your darlings. In other words, some things you're really attached to and think are brilliant may be holding back the story. Lately, I wonder if he went far enough. Maybe we writers need to kill our egos, too. We are not our work. Our work is just … Continue reading Hemingway Was Right…
Cappuccinos and Consistency
I love this time of the year. The leaves turning those vivid shades of gold and red, the crispness of the air--my favorite season. It feels like I've got more energy. And thanks to the editorial calendar, I'm becoming more consistent. Want to create your own calendar? It's less than $20 to start. You'll need: … Continue reading Cappuccinos and Consistency
The Big Picture
I can't see the big picture as clearly. Electronic calendars only go so far for me. I've been hearing about editorial calendars. I know magazines have them, but it seems like more and more writers are using them too. I bought a magnetic dry erase board today. I began mapping out all my writing meetings. … Continue reading The Big Picture
Diana Davis, Writing Mercenary 