Comments on: Write fast? Write slow?

By: Kristine

Kristine — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:02:35 +0000

Not to mention I also work full-time. I’m currently doing an independent study (16 credits) on novel writing, so at least I don’t have class every day (at my school an hour away). It’s good I have great focus and can write in large chunks. I also write my first draft in long hand.

By: Gail Dayton

Gail Dayton — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:26:26 +0000

What works for you works for you, Kristine. Most people find it’s easier to stay on track if they write every day–but, given your current life situation–in school, going to class, having to do things for classes, etc.–obviously, having large blocks of time on the weekend works for you. And if it ain’t broke, honey, don’t fix it! (which is why I still write first drafts in longhand. I know.)

Keep up the good work!!!

By: Kristine

Kristine — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:42:24 +0000

As a senior in college majoring in English/creative writing, I have read a LOT of books on writing fiction (and on my own covering writing fantasy). Each has told me that I must write very day, at least an hour, and go through revision upon revision to complete a final piece.

However, I have found that I write better in large blocks of time (usually 8-10 hours on a Saturday or Sunday) and do the “all at once” method you mention in this blog entry (my ‘draft’ is pretty much the finished piece, but with some final tweaking to be done). I’m glad to hear there are other writers (and published authors) that write this way. I’m writing my first novel and chugging along nicely, if a bit overwhelmed by the enormity of the task at hand. Thank you for your encouraging words and affirmation of my own thoughts.