We all have that ONE idea. We all have something we think is worth sharing with others. For a writer like me, I have lots of ideas; ideas I'd like to see become a book someday. Maybe even a feature-length film. But, before any of those things can take place, I have to do one thing: get started. I have to put my thoughts to paper (or keyboard) and then see how my idea is coming together.
On the surface, this sounds simple; maybe even easy. Yet as we go through the process of fleshing out our thoughts, we find the further we go, the more difficult things tend to get. Or disappointing. And even downright demoralizing.
For this new series on The Writer's Lens, I'll be starting at ground zero. Specifically, starting and (hopefully) ending with the self-publishing of my next novel, The Shadow of Mars. So the format for the next line of episodes will be centered around this process. Hope you enjoy and find some great takeaways from this new series I'll be tackling. Here's a quick breakdown of what you'll hear:
1. Have an idea you think / feel is worth sharing (and one that YOU are interested in)
2. Start writing it down - outline or "by the seat of your pants" start writing it out (Outliners vs. Pantsers, per Jerry Jenkins)
3. Plan a time of day to work on your project (tough one for creatives)
4. Learn what parts of the day you work BEST (efficiency, without distraction, free flow, etc.)
5. Do not prematurely share your work with others (those who aren't editors, nay-sayers, etc.)
6. Find a community of like-minded creatives; those who could protect your ideas as much as they will give honest feedback
For more info, be sure to visit: www.jclfaltot.com and like, follow, subscribe to The Writer's Lens or Facebook page here.
The Writer's Lens - E57: How Do We Go About Exploring New Ideas?
Narrative Wars 07: If We Buy Their Product, Are We Also Buying Their Narrative?
The Writer's Lens - E56: Does Cursing Make a Story More Realistic?
Narrative Wars 06: We Are Told We Can Change The World - Can We?
Narrative Wars 05: How Do We Develop Our Worldviews?
The Writer's Lens - E55: Pride Before The Fall, They Say
The Writer's Lens - E54: Needing To Clarify Some Things About My First Two Books
The Writer's Lens - E53: Sloth And Writing...When You Can't Adult
The Writer's Lens - Interview 16: Jordan Raynor, "All Writers Are Entrepreneurs"
Narrative Wars 04: When We Disagree With Big Narratives
The Writer's Lens - E52: A Writer's Lust Is Not A Labor Of Love
Narrative Wars 03: Who Is Responsible For The 'Big Narratives'?
The Writer's Lens - E51: Wrath And Writing
Narrative Wars 02: Your Life Is Part Of A Bigger Story
The Writer's Lens - E50: Me? A Greedy Writer? Come On Now....
Narrative Wars 01: What Is Your Life's Story?
The Writer's Lens - E49: Can We Be 'Gluttons' For Our Writing?
The Writer's Lens - Interview 15: Austin Gohn, "Discovering Rest In A Restless Age"
The Writer's Lens - E48: How Can Envy Kill Our Creative Pursuits?
The Writer's Lens - Interview 14: EG Graves, "A Mistaken Identity"
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