Tim Lott, author of 'Yes! No! But Wait! - The One Thing You Need to Know to Write a Novel' - Award-winner discusses why spaces don't matter, why plot is everything and dealing with guilt
Writer's Routine
How to Leap Into Your Story
I'm not sure I'd go and have a cup of tea in a biscuit usually, but it has to be done. My mind can run from 80 to 120,000 words - that's a lot of work. Once you're into it, it's okay. You know, once you've got your ... rhythm... It's like jumping into a swimming pool with no warm water. But then something opens up and you find yourself flying. So, yeah, I never look at the process to be relish. Most writers are lazy, actually. To actually sit down and write is, it takes quite an effort of will on my part. And it's never easy. But as
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