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Self-criticism
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Freewriting
Freewriting, also known as “automatic writing,” is a technique that can help get a lot of material out of your head and onto the page—quickly. To freewrite, choose a period of time—between five and fifteen minutes if you’re just getting started with freewriting—and set a timer. Then choose a writing prompt—a sentence with a word… Read more
YA Literature
Young Adult Literature
Reading
“Reading is bread.” – Cynthia Ozick
Happiness
“Writing saves me from the despair of living.” – Anita Brookner
Character
“I start with one character, then another character comes along,” she says. “Each one has his or her own life, whether they’re on a stoop in Queens or in prison in upstate New York or in a school in Manhattan. I start writing those scenes, then put them together, which gets me moving toward something…. Read more
Rejection
“Persist. If you stop, then you’re removing yourself from the conversation.