I like Kathryn Mockler's statement..tell the stories you want to tell not the stories you think you should tell. As a YA writer there is pressure to be trendy. I am and never have been trendy so I too believe you should write the story I think I should tell. I am happier for it. Another inspiring profile!!!!
Wonderful insights! Me too - setting a word count for myself creates instant panic and brain freeze! And YES to napping!! It's funny - the minute I start self-editing, I want to lie down! I give myself nap treats as goals! Thank you Kathryn (and you know I love your work so much!) and Liisa for another great post!
I like Kathryn Mockler's statement..tell the stories you want to tell not the stories you think you should tell. As a YA writer there is pressure to be trendy. I am and never have been trendy so I too believe you should write the story I think I should tell. I am happier for it. Another inspiring profile!!!!
Love that, Emily. Totally agree.
Wonderful insights! Me too - setting a word count for myself creates instant panic and brain freeze! And YES to napping!! It's funny - the minute I start self-editing, I want to lie down! I give myself nap treats as goals! Thank you Kathryn (and you know I love your work so much!) and Liisa for another great post!
Thanks, Lisa! And yes to napping!
Your retreat sounds wonderful, just a bit too far for me to travel (also no passport now 🫣) need to maybe find a local writing group to me 🤔
Yes! And if you can't find a group, create one.
Or join my online group! https://open.substack.com/pub/liisakovalawomenwriting/p/women-writing-circle?r=2f8z1n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false