Stephen King doesn’t write down his ideas:
“I think the writer's notebook is the best way to immortalize bad ideas."
I’ve always found this fascinating.
Other authors may follow the opposite approach and keep consistent documentation for a story in development.
I’ve heard…
Aaron Sorkin's writing process includes 6-8 showers per day.
"It has nothing to do with germs. It's all about a fresh start."
Should you follow this advice?
No, obviously not.
But you can apply the underlying principle.
Sorkin explains that taking a shower helps him feel…
George Orwell wrote 6 novels.
In 1946, he revealed the secret to good writing.
Here are his 6 rules:
1. Never use a metaphor, simile or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print.
2. Never use a long word where a short one will do.
3. If it is possible to…
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