Episode 39 - Should You Focus On One Writing Idea At A Time?
THE WRITERS’ ROOM - Should You Focus On One Writing Idea At A Time?
“What you stay focused on will grow.”
― Roy T. Bennett
There is a metaphor describing the delicate balance of holding many projects on the go at the same time - plate spinning. Like the circus act, with all the plates spinning, you work successfully with several things at once. Can you do that with writing projects?
Pete and Laura chat about the reasons spinning projects could be a way of procrastination, and how focus brings results.
Laura mentions author Ryan Holiday’s process of focus from his Instagram post storing information to write Courage Is Calling
Personal Projects
In this section, we share what we’ve been working on.
Laura explains more about Derbyshire Writing School’s 3% Club and her work this week in - working on theme based sessions created sessions for the course.
Pete and Laura discuss the importance of book covers and book blurbs as Pete’s part travel/part memoir second edit is complete.
LESSONS WE’VE LEARNED THIS WEEK - What have we learned about writing & publishing this week?
Pete talks about his experiences of asking for permission for quotes in his book. He mentions two resources:
1 - Jane Friedman Sample Permission Letter
2 - PSL Clear
Laura explains why sometimes you can only see things with time.
Recommended Product of the Week - The Alliance of Independent Authors
Laura talks about how valuable she finds being a member of The Alliance of Independent Authors. The advice, supportive guidance, and the range of resources she has found within a welcoming community of authors, she finds, is worth exploring if you are an independent author. Not only can you join other developing writers if you become a member of The Alliance of Independent Authors, but by using our link, it helps support the work of Derbyshire Writing School. Thanks!
BOOKS WE ARE READING AND RECOMMEND - What books are we reading this week?
Laura enjoyed the fiction story - They both die at the end: Adam Silvera.
After watching Richard E. Grant BBC Series - Write Around The World - Pete embarks on the epic - The Neapolitan Novels #1,2,3 - now 4 - from Elena Ferrante Collection.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DERBYSHIRE WRITING SCHOOL THIS WEEK? - How are we building the business this week?
Laura talks through a fresh course led by Alex Davis, which is taking bookings now.
Our Editing Your Novel course is perfect if you’re looking to take your novel to the next level. With engaging and practical sessions, feedback on your work, plus advice from a working editor – this online course will help you learn how to edit your novel ready for publication.
PERSONAL UPDATES - What’s going on in our lives?
Pete is finding fun strumming his guitar again, and Laura reads a wonderful email from our listener Renata.
We want to hear from you! info@derbyshirewritingschool.com
Thanks for listening!
