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Colin L. Howe

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Colin L. Howe Write shit.

Everyone wants to be someone who once wrote a book. Unless you actually write, you'll stay someone who wants to write a book.

Also, find yo…moreWrite shit.

Everyone wants to be someone who once wrote a book. Unless you actually write, you'll stay someone who wants to write a book.

Also, find your voice and your genre. It might not be what you want it to be. I'd love to be able to write Stephen King style horror novels, but I know that I could work my arse off and do a mediocre job at best. What I'm good at, is non-fiction, so that's what I write.

One day I'll finish one of the fiction books (notwithstanding the reports I write at work) I'm working on though.(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Colin L. Howe My #1 writing principle is: "My first draft is always crap." Takes all the pressure off.

For me, the best part of writing is editing. I can write any …moreMy #1 writing principle is: "My first draft is always crap." Takes all the pressure off.

For me, the best part of writing is editing. I can write any ridiculous nonsense and then come back an fix it later. One page a crap that i can edit into half a page of text is better than having nothing at all.

If there was a way I could edit what I say out loud I'd jump at it.(less)

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	Diary of a Team: the Real Story Behind Implementing Successful Teamwork by Colin L. Howe (Goodreads Author), Michael Robert Fox it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When 2 Becomes U: Practical advice on separation and divorce, to help you get back up after your marriage breaks down. by Adam Parker, Colin L. Howe (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Curious Tales of Unremarkable Souls by Colin L. Howe (Goodreads Author), Miranda Howe (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Do you write the way people listen?

Everyone listens in different ways. Not in a 'some people spend time waiting for their turn to speak' rather than paying attention to what you're saying. Well, yes there are people like that, but what I mean at the moment is the way that they listen, and then process information. This can be very important for your character's... character.

Did you know that there are three ways (called style) that Read more of this blog post »

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