Writing Excuses Writing Excuses 5.24: The Author’s Responsibility to the Reader
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Feb 14, 2011 AI Snips
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Kevin J. Anderson’s Daily Routine
- Kevin J. Anderson writes by dictating while walking for hours each morning and later edits stories in the evening.
- His entire day is oriented around writing activities, including business meetings and creative brainstorming with his wife.
Respect Deadlines as a Professional
- Treat writing like a professional job by respecting contracts and meeting deadlines consistently.
- Readers rely on authors to deliver books on schedule, especially in ongoing series.
Howard Tayler's Commitment to Fans
- Howard Tayler maintained daily comic updates for 11 years without fail to honor his readers.
- Fans appreciate reliability even when other creators resent the pressure it brings.