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Turbocharging Your Writing. Maria Gardiner Hugh Kearns. Introductions. Your name Your writing project. The next thing?. What is the next most important thing?. Write before you are ready. The Readiness myth You don’t need more reading and experiments Writing is not recording
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Turbocharging Your Writing • Maria Gardiner • Hugh Kearns
Introductions • Your name • Your writing project
The next thing? • What is the next most important thing?
Write before you are ready • The Readiness myth • You don’t need more reading and experiments • Writing is not recording • Writing is creative • Write from the very start
When to write • Set specific times in your diary 1 Turbocharging your writing
Write little and often • Binge writing • Regular snacks
Write first thing • Write early in the day • Distractions • Tiredness
The thought of writing • But what if I’m not inspired?
The thought of writing • What if it’s not good enough?
Write crap • Get something down • Writing v editing • Drafts • Work in Progres
Feedback • Free advice • Show your work • Ask specific questions • Handling feedback 1 Turbocharging your writing
Distractions • Don’t check emails • Don’t check references • Tangents and good ideas • Don’t edit • Format later • Students/tutoring/marking 1 Turbocharging your writing