Five observations about writing:

*Beware of prescription masquerading as advice.

*Methods of the writing process are unique to the writer.

*People are fond of saying, “X is lazy writing.” No, X is probably fine. Lazy writing is lazy writing.

*Characters must be compelling. It isn’t required that they be sympathetic.

 

*I prefer the long view of my writing life. I don’t get trapped in the daily ebb and flow of word count. Assessing progress on a monthly and annual basis is more coherent. It also tends to keep me saner.