Trying Not To Try

Planning a book is such a different experience from every other part of the process. At least, for me it is.

Everything that comes after that completed outline is so much easier, because every other part boils down to trying really hard. And, not to pat myself on the back too hard, but I’m good at trying really hard. I enjoy the discipline and ritual of sitting in front of the computer, knowing what I have to do next, and then forcing myself to do it.

Writing a rough draft? I have an outline....