A career in literature can be rewarding and fulfilling. Authors spend their whole lives improving their craft, building an audience, and pushing their limits. Artists are free to reach their goals on their own terms but adhere to certain disciplines to remain productive.
Writing prose has a different set of disciplines compared to poetry. One might say writing a novel is more difficult because of the length of the long writing process and of sustaining that creativity. If you’re planning on becoming a novelist, here are some writing disciplines you need in order to succeed.
Create your own flow
Authors like Stephen King and J.M. Coetzee have daily routines like spending at least an hour a day writing. An author can be distracted from writing due to other responsibilities such as editing and research. Creating your own workflow that requires you to spend time to write is a great way to stay productive.
Carry something you can write on
Ideas can come out of nowhere as an author ponders on his or her thoughts. Having a notebook or a digital notepad on your smartphone or tablet can help you record your ideas for later use.
Understand your weak areas
Novelists must be able to discern his or her weakness in the craft. If they feel like they’re slow to start or spend too much time doing research, they must adjust to these flaws and be more conscious of deterrents to their work.
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Create your own flow
Authors like Stephen King and J.M. Coetzee have daily routines like spending at least an hour a day writing. An author can be distracted from writing due to other responsibilities such as editing and research. Creating your own workflow that requires you to spend time to write is a great way to stay productive.
Carry something you can write on
Ideas can come out of nowhere as an author ponders on his or her thoughts. Having a notebook or a digital notepad on your smartphone or tablet can help you record your ideas for later use.
Understand your weak areas
Novelists must be able to discern his or her weakness in the craft. If they feel like they’re slow to start or spend too much time doing research, they must adjust to these flaws and be more conscious of deterrents to their work.
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