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Commented on Swirling/writing (1): time & beginnings
One approach I used to ensure I wrote every day was to only allow myself to drink coffee after I started to write. If I didn't write, I didn't get any coffee that day. That got me into the writing...

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john.ohno commented on
Swirling/writing (1): time & beginnings
It's interesting when you compare the works of people who write books without knowing where they are going with them versus people who write them with a plan in mind. I didn't know about Stephen King's habits, though I suppose that makes sense. Others who really 'wing' the plot include PKD and William Gibson, both of whom end up with extremely labyrinthine plots and fairly vivid language (PKD moreso with the plots, particularly during the amphetamine years for all the obvious reasons). It's also interesting to look at the similar case with films... David Lynch films without a script, or...
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John Meaney commented on
Swirling/writing (1): time & beginnings
it's been gnawing at the back of my head that I should be exercising my creative talents That's a pretty compelling and vivid message from the subconscious! Temp jobs and "proper" jobs have different advantages. Either way, enabling you to stay alive, that has to be a good thing. Meeting people, even if they're just pointy-haired managers... But to go beyond survival - how creatively can you identify ways to be creative? Good luck......

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