Keep on Writing

 

It is essential to write at least 6 pages every single day. Well, perhaps not on the Sabbath, but that is up to you! Work is work and without it one cannot get very far. If writing is your craft, it is a way to use your imagination to the fullest. It is amazing to see what pops into one's mind.  I have often thought "Now where did that come from?" And where did it? Was it something I had read somewhere or heard on the radio? Was it a totally new and fresh idea?  I would hope so, because I want to claim it as my own, to be used in a book, a story or an article.

I find writing so exciting, that I usually cannot wait to begin each day. I discipline myself to have breakfast, shower and dress before I do, then I know that I have a good stretch of time ahead of me to work uninterrupted.  Sometimes in mid winter, I remain warmly wrapped in my pyjamas, dressing gown and comfortable slippers. It's a comfort thing, I guess! Because of this, should anyone come to my door, I pretend that I am not at home! I don't want anyone to think that I am ill or  just plain lazy! I actually enjoy this little deception and of course it would have been easier if the friend or neighbour had telephoned first. That way I would have had time to swap my sleepwear for a tracksuit and a dash of lipstick.

Occasionally I wake early, at dawn or even before and knowing full well that further sleep is unlikely, I make myself a cup of tea, grab a few rusks and write in bed until I consider it time to rise and get on with the day.  The peace and quiet in the very early morning is conducive to a rapid flow of ideas.  Before I know it, I have written many more than just 6 pages.  If I am on a roll, I will simply continue uninterrupted, until the ideas slow down or stop altogether.  I write long hand in bed, and not on my laptop. I have a special writing "table" which sits comfortably, if I stretch my legs out under the covers.  I love writing in this way. Do I give away my  age?  I really don't care if I do!  That is one of the joys of getting older - little things like age are not that important anymore. In fact, time doesn't matter to me either. So what if I am still in bed at ten or eleven o'clock?  If I have had a productive morning, that is all that counts and after all, no one is judging or timing me, at least I hope not.   I know that in due course, I will shower, dress and get on with things but right now, I am happily writing in bed!  This is how I choose to live my life  and I hope it encourages others to do the same. To many, having a dedicated space in which to write is important. I am lucky enough to have a study but I enjoy writing at the kitchen table or on my bed, just as much! 

Get comfortable, relax and enjoy your daily writing session. It is so much fun and it really is good for you!

Rosemary Kahn

Part Four in Learning to Write a Best Selling Novel

The next video in the series by Dianne O'Connel has some very valuable information. Did you realize so much work and preparation goes into planning a novel before even writing it? 

Get out your paper or cards or post-it notes, you are going to need them when planning the scenes between the story outlines thus far.

In addition to learning how to write a best selling novel, I hope you are gaining appreciation for the books you read. A lot of work goes into enabling you to have that gripping story or exciting adventure.

Have a blessed day. If you are working on writing a novel or preparing or considering doing so, we'd love to hear how you are progressing. Have you found the video series beneficial? Do you have further questions.

Happy writing!

Step 3 to Writing a Best Selling Novel

Everything requires planning and writing a book is no different. In this blog post we share the third step in Dianne O'Connel's series of writing a best selling novel. This video talks about developing the structure to your story, which means planning what the story outline and content will include.

Just like a building can not be effectively built without a floor plan and you can get lost on a journey without a map, so too, your novel will require careful preparation.

Find out how to prepare and plan in the next in the five part series.

Step Two in How to Write a Bestselling Novel

We decided to share some videos to help those of you would would like to write a book or novel and do not know where to begin. The series we are currently sharing is by Dianne O'Connel on how to write a bestselling novel. 

The previous video explored developing your vision. It's not quite so easy. Have you ever sat down and thought of a topic of idea and then thought, "what will the book include?"  What do you do to help you to formulate your vision? If you have some useful ideas, please share them in the comments section below.

In the meantime, we move on to the next section on writing a bestselling novel. For Dianne, this will be developing your characters. She has some excellent insight to share.

Have you decided on a novel to write? Are you getting started? 

If you are still deciding, come back for the next installment to gain a structure to help you to be successful.

Happy writing.

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