How to NOT write a book in 30 days.

This column first appeared here in the Sunday Times on Sunday 23rd November, 2020.

How to NOT write a book in 30 days – By Paige Nick

There’s a lot of writing advice out there. I just rewrote that first line seven times based on two tips I came across earlier: ‘Keep your opening line short.’ And, ‘rewrite, rewrite, rewrite.’

I’m not sure if it’s because there’s so much writing advice out there, but there are writers everywhere. Tell anyone you’re an author and they’ll instantly tell yo...