Maybe you don't have to write every day...?

Courtesy of Nathan Bransford:

One of the most common writing myths out there is the idea that you have to write every single day in order to be a writer.

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I worry that this myth intimidates people who would otherwise excel at writing from pursuing their writing dreams. Every single day is a major, major commitment, and not everyone could or even should do it. Sometimes your brain needs a break to unlock a problem or maybe you just have a different rhythm.

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I still have not found my "rhythm." I know that I feel pretty good when I've written at least a little each day, but it's also true that when I break my streak it's much more difficult to build back up to one. Is this because I do need the consistency of having written every day, or because I'm finally just burnt out from firing on all cylinders for weeks on end?

How about you? Have you found a rhythm that works for you, or, like me, is it a lot of starting and stopping?

Fantasyitis!

From Nathan Bransford:

Fantasy Overload:

“We are hearty warriors! Let us share a hearty chuckle! Ha ha ha!” Pentrarch said.
There was a glint in Lentwendon’s eye as he took a swill from a mighty cistern of ale. He bellowed a deep laugh and clapped his friend on the back.
“I say,” Pentrarch said, “What is it about fantasy novels that lends itself to such stilted, manly camaraderie? Do we not have normal interactions?”
“We do not,” Lentwendon said, his voice suddenly grave. “We do not. We prefer to express our friendship with great noise and clapping of shoulders and brood quietly but stoically when matters turn serious. It is the same with our women.”
“Oh yes,” Pentrarch said “Our women are quietly supportive that we must do battle in far off lands, and they always have weary, knowing eyes. In truth they are the strong ones.”
Lentwendon nodded as he stared quietly at his cistern. “And ale, always ale.”

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I get what he's going for here, but surely I'm not the only one who would happily read this book?