Writing Excuses 20.42: Erin Roberts’ Personal Writing Process
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Oct 19, 2025 In this engaging discussion, game writer and prose author Erin Roberts shares her eclectic writing process, framing it around four key areas: getting work, getting in, getting done, and getting right. She emphasizes the importance of saying no and negotiating deadlines to manage freelance commitments effectively. Erin offers insights on tracking projects with tools like Airtable and recommends the Pacer app for setting writing goals. Plus, she shares her unique techniques for finding voice and character, ensuring that creativity flows while staying accountable.
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Track Projects Before Saying Yes
- Use a tracking system (Erin uses Airtable) to list every project, word count, and deadline so you can evaluate new offers quickly.
- Check billing, contracts, and available hours before saying yes to avoid overcommitment.
Say No Or Negotiate Deadlines
- Learn to say no or ask to delay when a project will overload your schedule so you can do quality work.
- Be realistic about how much extra time you truly need instead of underestimating.
Rate Clients To Inform Future Choices
- Rate clients on timeliness, payment, and enjoyment to learn what work to accept again.
- Use simple ratings to decide future projects and avoid repeat bad experiences.
