Goodreads asked Thomas R. Weaver:

How do you get inspired to write?

Thomas R. Weaver There are two stages of writing, for me.

There's starting a project. I'm just kicking off my third manuscript, and the ideas stage is exciting, full of chaotic, unorganised ideas that are mainly "What If?" statements.

Then there's the actual writing itself, and sometimes that can be tough, because you have to get into a certain headspace and fight against distraction. I find three things to be my friend, here: goals (e.g. words per day or per month like in Nanowrimo), routines (write every day to hit that goal), and deadlines (I've set a date in the diary for an editor to review).

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