Ask the Author: Rahaf Harfoush
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Rahaf Harfoush
The idea of Hustle & Float, came about because of an incident involving Beyonce, burnout and a break down.
To learn more, go to www.hustleandfloat.com and download the introduction to see how Queen Bey changed my life forever.
To learn more, go to www.hustleandfloat.com and download the introduction to see how Queen Bey changed my life forever.
Rahaf Harfoush
Sometimes I'm bursting with ideas but then draw a blank as soon as I sit to at my desk. I like to keep a note on my phone with ideas, sentences, and character observations, so that way when I sit at my desk, I always have something to jog my imagination.
Rahaf Harfoush
I'm always working on a few things at once.
I'm researching a new non-fiction book about Artificial Intelligence and geopolitics.
And, I've got a YA concept I've been noodling on for a while.
I'm researching a new non-fiction book about Artificial Intelligence and geopolitics.
And, I've got a YA concept I've been noodling on for a while.
Rahaf Harfoush
Drop the aspiring. If you write, you're a writer. Even if it's just for you, even if no one sees it. Practice your craft often, treat every book you read as an opportunity to learn something from the author.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: don't ever let a person's opinion of your work discourage you. People will like your work. People will hate your work. It doesn't matter. Just focus on developing your voice and improving your skills.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: don't ever let a person's opinion of your work discourage you. People will like your work. People will hate your work. It doesn't matter. Just focus on developing your voice and improving your skills.
Rahaf Harfoush
Working from home is the best. I love bringing an idea to life. I love learning about new people and places. I love finding the perfect word to describe a situation. As a writer you can connect with people, discover new things about the world around you and learn new things about yourself. It's a hard, lonely, path sometimes, but there's nothing else quite like it.
Rahaf Harfoush
There are a few tricks that always help me work through a writer's block.
1) Step away from the computer! Creative blocks can happen when you're tired or have been working on the same project for too long. I go on walks with my dog. The change of scenery and fresh air always help replenish my energy.
2) Refer to your outline. I am an outline fanatic and I find that having a detailed plan for what I want to write, and what my main messages are are a huge help in making sure you don't get stuck. The great thing about an outline is that if the part you're working on isn't going well, you can always switch to a different section.
3) Lose yourself in fiction. There's nothing like immersing yourself in another world to create inspiration. Even if you write non-fiction, a great story can help teach you pacing, framing, and creating a compelling narrative. Movies, books, and TV shows are great.
1) Step away from the computer! Creative blocks can happen when you're tired or have been working on the same project for too long. I go on walks with my dog. The change of scenery and fresh air always help replenish my energy.
2) Refer to your outline. I am an outline fanatic and I find that having a detailed plan for what I want to write, and what my main messages are are a huge help in making sure you don't get stuck. The great thing about an outline is that if the part you're working on isn't going well, you can always switch to a different section.
3) Lose yourself in fiction. There's nothing like immersing yourself in another world to create inspiration. Even if you write non-fiction, a great story can help teach you pacing, framing, and creating a compelling narrative. Movies, books, and TV shows are great.
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