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For Authors: June 20, 2012 Issue [#5105]

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 This week: Writing is Not a Solitary Act!
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About This Newsletter

Hello! My name is Crys-not really here Author IconMail Icon. I am always excited to be a guest editor for the For Authors newsletter, because it allows me to explore a variety of issues that writers face. Today's newsletter is on why getting away from the computer and enjoying life can be helpful for struggling writers.


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Letter from the editor

Writing is Not a Solitary Act!


It's sometimes said that writers are solitary creatures. The stereotype is that we spend most of our days alone in front of a computer, wearing our pajamas and not interacting with the world. Although all writers may do that some days, we also must have something to write about. Often, that requires interacting with the outside world, meeting people, and exploring new things.

Imagine a writer who spends every day staring at a blank computer screen and never takes a walk around the block or even says hello to the mailman. There's a reason why that writer's screen is blank! We as humans only have so much in our heads. The old adage "write what you know" doesn't work if all we know is our own homes. It's important that writers are always expanding their acknowledge base, and it doesn't take formal research at the library to do so.

Non-writers seem to forget that writers are like anyone else. We love to take a walk in the park, go dancing, learn a new language or try a new type of cuisine. Good writers know that even life's seemingly mundane experiences can help them come up with new storylines or develop interesting, realistic characters.

So if you're always sitting at home staring at a blank screen, how about giving yourself a break? Get out and experience the world. There is no sense in living in a bubble. When your family asks "Shouldn't you be working on that novel?" you can feel good about saying that you actually are. I'm willing to bet that if you let yourself live a little, you'll be able to produce better work when you do sit down in front of the computer.


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My last For Authors newsletter was on blogging. Thanks for writing in! I encourage any feedback you may have on my newsletters and will post as many of your comments as I can.

Great NL about blogging, Crys! Yes, I avoided it for quite a while, but realized it's a necessity. Plus, you really can meet interesting people and get good advice. And many blogs sponsor contests, which are great for feedback. *Wink* -LJPC - the tortoise Author IconMail Icon

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