K.C. Sivils
When I am writing a novel, work of non-fiction or a short story, I set a word count for each day until the project is finished. I make myself write until that word count is reached.
Keep in mind, it doesn't have to be good, usable or even salvageable. I just have to write until the word count is met. If it can be used with editing or rewriting, great. If not, I just save it and set it aside.
Eventually, the story will decide to tell itself. You just have to keep poking it until it wakes up.
Keep in mind, it doesn't have to be good, usable or even salvageable. I just have to write until the word count is met. If it can be used with editing or rewriting, great. If not, I just save it and set it aside.
Eventually, the story will decide to tell itself. You just have to keep poking it until it wakes up.
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