Writing Excuses Writing Excuses Season 2 Episode 24: Writing Habits and Q&A with Tracy Hickman
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Mar 24, 2009 Tracy Hickman shares writing habits like completing one chapter daily and using unique playlists. The discussion covers diverse writing genres, writer's anxiety, and perseverance in writing. Insights from transitioning from game designer to writer are shared, along with a writing prompt about Winnie the Pooh.
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Daily Writing Habits
- Write one chapter per day when actively working on a book.
- Use music playlists tailored to scenes like battle or romance to enhance focus.
Reading Influences Writing Style
- What you read during writing influences your style and tone.
- Reading relevant authors helps inject desired qualities into your work.
Writing Formats Differ by Medium
- Different writing formats require unique approaches: film is visual; stage relies on dialogue; novels emphasize internal thoughts.
- RPG writing must leave space for player creativity, differing structurally from other formats.