Writer's Routine

Steven Butler - Writer's Routine #2

Aug 31, 2017

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Setting a low daily target of 500 words ensures consistent progress in writing.

Embrace completing a rough first draft to avoid getting stuck in perfecting each chapter indefinitely.

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Writing Routine: Setting Stricter Targets

Authors are exploring how to manipulate their time efficiently to write. Stephen Butler, a writer with a diverse background, emphasizes setting a low daily target of 500 words to ensure consistent progress. By focusing on completing these 500 words, even on distracted days, productivity increases towards finishing entire books.

How Do You Plan a Book Like This?

01:30

How Do You Write a Book?

01:58

How Do You Plan a Book Like That?

01:56

The Author's Routine - Stephen Butler

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Introduction

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How Do You Write a Book?

2min

How to Write a Great First Draft

3min

How Do You Mentalize It When You're Coming Off Stage?

3min

How Did You Write Your First Novel?

3min

Writers Routine at G Mail Dot Com

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The Author's Routine - Stephen Butler

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How Do You Write a Book?

2min

How Do You Plan a Book Like That?

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Are You Conscious of Where the Book Will Be Read?

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How Much Responsibility Do You Have as a Children's Author?

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You Never Use Your Penidd You Ever Find Your Ideas Walking Down the Road?

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It's children's fiction king-pin Steven Butler, with his writing routine!Steven is an actor, a singer, a voice-over artist, a passionate cook and somehow finds time to jot down some best-selling books. In this episode, we'll find out how he organises his day to keep creative and focused, while doing about a billion different projects.Steven writes brand new books in the world-famous and loved 'Dennis the Menace' series, has penned 'World Book Day' titles, and was shortlisted for the prestigious 'Roald Dahl Funny Prize'.We chat about how an old headmaster gave him the inspiration to write for kids, why getting out a first draft is vital, and how a bit of luck always helps.Also, you can learn how F. Scott Fitzgerald managed to get his work done amongst all that drinking and dancing in our Distinguished Diaries feature. Plus, you'll need to find a baguette and necklace of garlic to keep up with how delightfully Parisian the backing music is getting.@writerspodwritersroutine@gmail.com

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Writer's Routine

Steven Butler - Writer's Routine #2

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Writing Routine: Setting Stricter Targets

Writing Process: Editing while Writing

Creative Work Habits: Balancing Multiple Projects

How Do You Plan a Book Like This?

How Do You Write a Book?

How Do You Plan a Book Like That?

The Author's Routine - Stephen Butler

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