Ask the Author: André Hansson
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André Hansson
Hi,
Sorry for the late reply. I've been busy! Yes, I won an honorable mention, but alas, it did not transfer into riches :-)
Sorry for the late reply. I've been busy! Yes, I won an honorable mention, but alas, it did not transfer into riches :-)
André Hansson
The Jacket Trick was partially inspired from real events during the financial crisis of 2008-9, spiced up with a good dose of humor and sarcasm.
André Hansson
Writing is more compulsion, than inspiration. I am only truely happy when I write.
André Hansson
Realize that writing is a craft, not some magic untangible talent that you either have or don't have. Talent is a part of it, but a relatively minor part. Study the craft, learn and improve. Tip number two is to subject your work to criticism. It can be hard, but it is essential to your success as a writer. To quote David Brin: "Criticism is the only antidote to error."
André Hansson
Being able to sleep until noon whenever you like.
André Hansson
I have to say I don't really believe in writer's block as a phenomenon. Writing is mostly a craft and it's just a matter of sitting down and doing your job. I think people who experience writer's block rely a lot on inspiration and if they don't feel it, they have trouble writing. So my tip for dealing with writer's block is to simply learn and study the craft. Once you have the toolbox, you also have a way forward.
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