Dear Reader, Last week, I answered one question about the art of finishing a book—how to make the plodding nature of finishing a novel more playful. As part of my “art of finishing” series, this week I’m tackling another question from Drew (but I’ll answer yours as well if you post it in the comments below
Grant, you are the ideal writing teacher, not only because of your deep knowledge of storytelling craft, but your sweet humor, bolstering support and a magician like ability to impart confidence to a writer. Domestika is lucky to have you as an instructor!
When writing my last novel and finishing up on another, I had their beginnings and endings written straight away. The middle? Not so much. I seem to be more preoccupied with the story's pacing than with getting something written to just get it to the finish. Any suggestions in moving through the middle?
Such great insights and advice here. Thanks Grant! It’s almost like you’re writing this _just for me_. 😀
Also, Leigh’s quote “I think the hard work of writing is just how long a book is terrible before it’s good,” really hit home! I’m pledging some time in the writing chair starting this March. Thanks for keeping me going!
Grant, you are the ideal writing teacher, not only because of your deep knowledge of storytelling craft, but your sweet humor, bolstering support and a magician like ability to impart confidence to a writer. Domestika is lucky to have you as an instructor!
When writing my last novel and finishing up on another, I had their beginnings and endings written straight away. The middle? Not so much. I seem to be more preoccupied with the story's pacing than with getting something written to just get it to the finish. Any suggestions in moving through the middle?
Such great insights and advice here. Thanks Grant! It’s almost like you’re writing this _just for me_. 😀
Also, Leigh’s quote “I think the hard work of writing is just how long a book is terrible before it’s good,” really hit home! I’m pledging some time in the writing chair starting this March. Thanks for keeping me going!
So many great tid bits in here! Writing my novel is definitely teaching me a lot about resilience and patience.