Ask the Author: Tabitha Darling
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Tabitha Darling
The main idea of The Gods Speak is just the latest in a long list of ideas, some kept some discarded, reaching back to 2009 when the series concept began.
Tabitha Darling
I don't struggle with inspiration/ideas, but rather finishing a polished novel per repeat edits and rewrites, always tedious but completely necessary.
Tabitha Darling
The Gods Speak Vol 2... but also a backlog of other novels, book reviews, critiquing pieces and general research.
Tabitha Darling
Two things, learn to write as well as you can. My experience is that public school and social media do not generally encourage literacy. And lastly, to think outside the box, recognizing cliches/tropes, mix n match, try something new and disregard the little voice that nags at your quality of writing. ALL of us who do write start with the basics, no one is born perfect. If the passion exists, learn the craft and to think.
Tabitha Darling
Finishing the book! Both the editing and cover!
Tabitha Darling
My approach with writer's block is to just sit and think, sometimes of the large picture, other times how a character might realistically respond, or an animal, or the political climate, whatever the scene calls for and its major elements... all backed up against the range of normal patterns. If I'm so stumped that nothing jumps out at me, I may rewind and go to earlier scenes, and consider reworking them, try a different path. If that fails I simply back off, music can help, watching a movie that may trigger a hint of a scene, but usually the best moments of inspiration hit in that time of near sleep. Basically I sit and think til something strikes me, or even several ideas.
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