On Writing, 150

How to Write Your Novel

Here's how you write your novel.

This system is not the only one, but it will work.

2.        Write every day. Start with a goal of 500 words per day, minimum. If you wish to write that novel, you must agree that you can no longer wait until you feel like writing any more than you might exercise when you feel like exercising. It's the brushing your teeth protocol. As a child, you didn't want to brush your teeth; a hard-working parent made it a habit. You need to make writing a habit. Of course, set up your comfy writing nest and turn up, but be willing to write on a bus, train, and in your cramped EasyJet  seat. Write when you have a cold, a headache and are in a bad mood; you will be surprised what material you produce. To introduce a new behaviour, it is best established by executing it daily.

TBC (Point 1 was yesterday)