by christawojo@gmail.com | May 29, 2020 | Dear Writer, Uncategorized
One mistake I see writers making—and probably the biggest—is playing too small. As much as they love writing, they “dabble” in their free time. It’s “a hobby” or “a dream” or “a mirage.” Who would want to hear what...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Sep 17, 2019 | Author Planning, Dear Writer
Why write fiction? Have you ever asked yourself this question and truly answered it? This is important to define for yourself, the quality of your work. 2020 was a year of chaos, fear, and upheaval. As we begin the new year, it’s the perfect time to let the dust...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 27, 2019 | Dear Writer
“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.”— Franz Kafka It’s tempting to go with the tide and try to mimic whatever is trending at...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 14, 2019 | Dear Writer
Creating stories and books are long-term commitments. There is no instant gratification with writing except the initial rush of the first draft. After that, it’s painstaking work. Writers don’t get a chance to enjoy the fruits of their labor for weeks, months, or...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 10, 2019 | Dear Writer
As a creative person and one who’s plagued by existential questions, I get trapped into that circle of thinking if what I’m doing matters. Am I just wasting my time and energy torturing nice people with my substandard prose? I work with writers and for...
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