Ask the Author: Miriam Plotinsky
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Miriam Plotinsky
If I waited for inspiration, I'd be waiting a long time. To me, putting the daily work in matters a lot more. I find inspiration accidentally along the way, like on my drive to work or while I'm making pancakes.
Miriam Plotinsky
I have a bunch of irons in the fire. My next two books are in progress: one is an education book in the genre of my previous work, while the second is a work of fiction that I'm very excited about.
Miriam Plotinsky
The best thing is also the worst thing: answering to myself to get the job done.
Miriam Plotinsky
The only mystery is where all my sunglasses go. If I wanted to parlay that into a book, it would have to be a children's book about all the common lost items (keys, socks, glasses) and where they go. If you're an illustrator, let me know and we'll make it happen!
Miriam Plotinsky
The blood drained from her face as the headline loomed large on her iPhone screen. There it was, horribly final: REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUPS DISCONTINUED.
Miriam Plotinsky
The best thing we can do for productivity is put our phones out of sight and write. All the distractions work against us, so pick a spot away from the kitchen, the TV, the dog, or whatever stops you from putting in the word count of the day.
Miriam Plotinsky
I believe that perspiration gets us farther than inspiration. Translation: just keep writing. It doesn't matter if we are thrilled with what we've written at the end of every day; it matters that we have something to edit.
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