Cutover Writing: a blog about writing fiction
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Use Google Street View to bring fictional scenes vividly to life
Sometimes, when you’re planning a scene in a piece of fiction, you feel that you really need to be where the action takes place, and see the scene as your character sees it.
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How many words a day is the write amount?
There’s a saying, attributed to more than one author, that you’ve got to write a million words before you’re ready for publication. If that’s true, and I’m inclined to believe it’s certainly part of the equation, then it’s proof – if any was needed – that writing is a long term goal.
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How using a daily log keeps you focussed on your goals
Keeping a daily log is an essential technique for staying focussed on achieving the goals of your project. It’s one of the best kept secrets in project management, but it’s also a simple method to employ.
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Why note taking software will change your life
Notes – I’m always making them and I guess you are too. From a hastily scribbled name or phone number to the details of a book or article you found interesting, or even that brilliant idea you’ve just had that will make your fortune, there are many notes and ideas we need to jot down…
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Sheesh, what’s my Niche?
Finding your niche, the place where you spend the maximum amount of time and energy doing the things that you love, can be a surprisingly long and hard journey. Work and other every-day commitments – if they aren’t already aligned with your niche, or at least acting to move you closer to it – can…