by Anne-Laure Thiéblemont, @LeFrenchBook
I just wanted to write. How I dreamed of that when I had nothing but a day job. Yet, if I hadn’t had that job, how could I give my stories the same realism? What I do know is that writing means I lead a double life. It’s a job, it’s a craft, it demands do it regularly and alone. Here are some tips I have picked up from my life as both a reporter and a fiction writer.
– There is no writing without passion. If your drive comes from anywhere else—wanting to make a living or be recognized and admired—you had best do something else.
– Find the time—take it from your sleep, your vacation, your time with others, your family life. I recommend at least three hours a day.Continue reading