Richard Tongue
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Commented on Burnout, creativity, and the tyranny of production schedules
Mearsk: I agree that quantity does not equal quality, largely because I don't necessarily think that you can relate the two. It's all about the process, about how each writer works. And that everyone is different, working in a different...
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Commented on Burnout, creativity, and the tyranny of production schedules
Different people work differently. I think writing is one of those areas where there is no 'right way', only what is 'right for you'. I average five or six thousand words a day when I'm working, but I certainly don't...
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Commented on Burnout, creativity, and the tyranny of production schedules
Generally, I use a fairly light outline; I like to have something to work with when I start out on a book. Usually it amounts to a 'cast list' and a long list of bullet points, one or two for...
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Commented on Burnout, creativity, and the tyranny of production schedules
We could have the self-publishing discussion until the proverbial cows came home, I suspect; different people work in different ways. Myself, I couldn't imagine being dependent on a publisher, and feel a lot happier keeping complete creative control. Nevertheless, this...