JA Konrath on Talent and Craft, Luck and Persistance
I don’t really see the point in thinking about talent and luck, since I can’t do anything about them. It still comes down to learning how to write better, and keeping on writing.
Via , Hal Duncan’s response to the 10 things learned about writing meme.
I think he wins the meme.
I was going to do that meme, but I’m not up to 10 things yet. So far:
1. Books are written by people, and not just dead ones.
2. Drafts don’t need to be anywhere near perfect the first time, nor do they need outlines or calendars or maps or anything else.
3. Beta readers can only read the book, not my mind.
It’s that last one that gives me the most trouble.
ETA: (I *knew* there was a third thing to link to, I just couldn’t remember what)
Via , Some “advice” to the unpublished
I think I read that before, but it’s still good.