A writer’s guide to solitude

Solitude is par for the course for an author- it’s necessary, at least at certain stages of the writer’s work. In this respect, solitude should be embraced. But it can be hard to do that. 

 

Sometimes, this solitude tips over into loneliness, that’s where it’s important to talk to someone. A friend. A writing coach. A critique partner.

 

We live in a time when we are overly “connected.” Everything is “social.” And I put those terms in quotes because we also feel uniquely disconnected despite all of the technology we have that supposedly helps us not to feel alone.

 

This is why this week’s episode of the podcast addresses the idea of solitude. Listen in to find out:

 

-Why it’s important for your main character to experience solitude at some point in your plot (and the fascinating reason why some writers, especially newer ones, tend to have too many characters in your first drafts).

 

-How to embrace the solitude inherent in the writer’s life.

 

-How to tell if your solitude is reaching a point of imbalance, and what to do about it.

 

-How to keep from feeling alone in the process of writing, editing, and self-publishing.

 

-The one social media thing that actually helped me to build community.

 

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