Content warning: There is mention of the mass culling of fuzzy creatures in this episode.
When Christy told her friend Phil Partington that we were addressing the question “How do you begin to write?,” he asked, “What do you mean? How do you begin writing a book? How do you begin a writing session? How do you begin writing again after a long break?” In this episode we cover ideas for all of those moments of beginning. We also cover writer’s block: great suggestions for causing it and how to get beyond it.
Mentions and Links:
- Philip Glass – The Hours: https://open.spotify.com/album/4F0LJueCDliCH7Bg4PPVil?si=yUeSKEl3SMWP-WURgeNoUA
- Richard Osman – The Thursday Night Murder Club: https://www.amazon.com/Thursday-Murder-Club-Novel/dp/1984880969
- Chris’ Blog: Different tools for different writings: https://chrislodwigauthor.com/2020/08/08/different-tools-for-different-jobs/
- Link to Chris’ Spotify writing play list: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rY2hnbRohHaXAjE4CG8yE?si=7f35f49102b847cc
Shouts out: Phil Partington (HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHIL!), Brian Doyle, Diana Ma, Young Adult and Middle Grade Author and Anti-Oppressive Educator (dianamaauthor.com)
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