Tag Archives: fiction writing

Fear of work and the writing routine

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

Another sunny, Summer day in the North East. It got chilly the past few days, especially after the rain, so some sunshine is nice to see again. I had an interview for a Teacher of English job that I could … Continue reading →

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Working and writing–can it be done?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

I’m going to throw this little post in while I have the chance. It’s half term and I’ve been at home for two days, yet I’ve still not gotten much done. I swear, the day goes by quick even when … Continue reading →

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Pantsers, plotters, and a trip to Liverpool

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

Until today, I didn’t realize there were actual terms for people who plot and outline their novels before they write them, versus those who dive straight in and let the book tell itself. I’m sort of in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Beta readers and writing thieves

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

I think a lot about Henry Miller’s writing commandments about how you should finish what you’re working on and not think about the other things you can write later. I know it’s common to just get bored, or stuck, or … Continue reading →

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Then it began to snow

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Suzanne Schultz Pick

It’s been snowing off and on all day, and this is how things look right now down the street. I’m not sure if it will keep up over night or not but we’re planning on taking a walk to see … Continue reading →

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