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Rachel Aaron - How I went from 2,000 to 10,000 words a day
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That could work. Myself, I just go to a pub and get drunk. I may or may not have a successful writing evening, but I'm guaranteed to have a successful drinking evening.I like those odds.
I listened to Rachel Aaron when she was on a podcast, and then picked up the ebook (2K to 10K). I've been using some of her suggestions, including tracking writing productivity/time, and in outlining more. This year has been a success in increasing my production rate, for sure. I've had the most success when I'm able to summon a high degree of focus, shutting out the whole world, and knowing enough of what's coming ahead to not have to stop and plot as I go.
You know, at first I thought she was nuts, but I too have noticed that when I use elements of these practices (keeping track of my time, planning out at least the beginning of a scene before I sit down to write it, writing for longer stretches of time, etc.) I do notice an increase in my writing output. Clearly, I'm not a 10k a day person. I mean, I work two jobs, but she does have some really good points.
Also: give your kid to someone else to raise! V. important!
Andrew wrote: "That could work. Myself, I just go to a pub and get drunk. I may or may not have a successful writing evening, but I'm guaranteed to have a successful drinking evening.I like those odds."
I like your methods!!
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