I write fairly quickly, averaging about 40,000 words a month. There are definitely writers that pen their opuses much more quickly, but I’d say I’m still working at a decent speed. That’s good. Most of the novels I write are about 40,000 words, so I can put out about a novel a month. But there’sContinue reading “The Problem with Fast Writing”
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Oh, You Thought You Were Done?
The book is written. Revised, even. The illustrations are complete. A thirty-day Kickstarter campaign is completed and funded. Now, it’s time to relax. Now, it is complete. It is done. Yeah, no. The book is written and revised! But now it’s time for a real nitty gritty edit. And then my formatter wife will formatContinue reading “Oh, You Thought You Were Done?”
Sleeping with the Editor
Don’t tell anyone. I’ve been sleeping with my editor. Now, as it happens, my editor is my wife, so it probably shouldn’t come as any surprise to anyone who knows us. However, being married to your editor comes with various dangers. For instance, she has been known to throw shoes at me when I useContinue reading “Sleeping with the Editor”
Writing without Writing
I need to get writing! I try to keep on top of my various deadlines, but sometimes it’s difficult. Life gets in the way. I’m sure you understand! But the most frustrating thing for me? Sometimes the best way to get the next book done… is to watch the kids. See, my fabulous wife editsContinue reading “Writing without Writing”
Reading Hurts
Sometimes reading a book will hurt. Sure, sometimes it’s because the author has done a fantastic job crafting characters that go through trials. You’ll read the people there and ache when their lives fall apart. That’s good writing. And sometimes… sometimes reading a book will hurt because you can tell the author doesn’t know whatContinue reading “Reading Hurts”
Jonathon Mast: Author 