Writers are told to kill their “darlings,” pieces of writing that A) they absolutely love, and B) don’t work. There are ways to deal with your darlings that don’t involve murder. This article outlines characteristics of darlings, how to spot them, how to prevent them from causing trouble, and the positive role they can play in your writing process.
What Writers Can Learn from Artists: Pra...
Writers can learn a lot from painters and visual artists. Here are two core principles that artists live by: practice and release. Try them on for size and notice a dramatic improvement in your writing process.