My Writing Process, Part 2: Freewriting

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Once you've brainstormed a set of characters and maybe a setting, it's time to start putting them in situations that'll eventually lead to a book getting written. There are quite a few ways to do this, ranging from the freewheeling to the meticulous. Me, I tend toward the free side, so that's the method I'm going to tell you the steps and some tips for.

My Writing Process, Part 1: Brainstorming

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Brainstorming. Ugh. For a lot of people, brainstorming anything can be daunting, let alone a decent idea to run with and write a whole book. Sometimes inspiration strikes on its own, but when it doesn't brainstorming is the only way to start the creative process. I can't guarantee it'll work for you, but here's how I do it.

Energy And Willpower Management

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It can be tough to do the things you need to do all day, so here are some tips that I personally take as gospel. Try these tips to get a start on keeping your energy and willpower going strong, and expand on the ones that work for you. We'll go in order from easiest to incorporate up to the hardest.

Welcome!

Welcome to Live Amped. This is where I'm going to blog about all of the little tricks I've learned so far in life, and how they can help you out in your daily struggles. As of this writing, I've made it through 27 years of life, with just over 3 of them spent as a parent and a professional writer.