Discipine and Writer's Block

I was listening to an interview with Nora Roberts at Barnes and Noble when she was asked how she can write so many books. Seriously, she just cranks them out like they're nothing. She said that she is very disciplined as she had been educated by nuns. She went on to say more but I hate to quote people for fear of messing everything up. Run over to the Barnes and Noble website and check out her interview and more.

 Just this past week I found that I had to set a minimum word count for myself in order to keep me on track. Otherwise, before I know it, my brain will have led me all over the world and not one thing will be done. So I set myself a goal to write a minimum of 1500 words a day. I usually write more but there are some days when I can literally do nothing because my mind wanders so much. I'm happy to report that I'm doing well with this and should be able to crank out my own books much faster. I think, I'm not positive, but I think I can write a book in six weeks if I just keep writing.

Nora also said that she doesn't believe in writer's block. I have to say that I agree with her. I've said so many times to various people, "just sit down and write. It doesn't have to be perfect, it doesn't even have to be good." Just write, eventually you'll find what you want to write about.

I'm still very excited about my book cover and can't wait to see it. I was told that it should be ready any day now, any minute really. I can't wait to show it off and slap a big 'ole Coming Soon sign across it. Well, I'm off to do a little more research for my website. I'm determined to have a very friendly author site. I loved my design at first (very girlish) but now I don't know. Of course, I do this. As soon as something is complete I begin to doubt myself. Happy writing everyone!

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