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Writing Goals 2017

My 2017 Writing Goals (and maybe they can help you too): Write even when– no, especially when– I’m tired or not feeling it, or think don’t have time. Commit to the story. I have too many novels and stories that have languished. The worst story ever completed is a thousand times Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, 9 yearsDecember 31, 2016 ago
writing lessons

Pantsing redux: or, now I’m confused

Welp, after The Great Outlining Disaster of 2014, I went back to pantsing it. Going along great, words are flowing, not sure about Chapter 4, but I keep plowing along, and then, first slowly and then with increasing speed, the further I get, the more the derailed cars pile up. Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, 11 years ago
conventions

Lessons from the Writers League — Part I

Lessons from the Writers League of Texas conference. I spent Saturday at the Writers League of Texas Agents & Editors Conference and came away with a lot of practical advice and information. Everyone was eager, professional, and wonderful to talk to and work with. My panels, on historical fiction and Read more…

By Patrice Sarath, 12 years ago

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