Writing Advice That Saves You in 5 Years | Jane Friedman

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I just discovered this wonderful article, “Steal This List,” by Janis Hubschman (featured in the latest Glimmer Train bulletin).
It features advice that’s worth saving over a period of years—the kind of advice that’s critical to planning, writing, and revision.

I used so many aspects of that advice while improving my novel and making sure there was always action going on and the plot moving forward while my characters were engaged in duologue together.

When I first read this advice I realized I have my children laying in bed talking to each other at night. After reading that advice I had my children climbing out the window, for an adventure which was woven into the plot, while they talked to each other at night.  I know which moves at a faster pace when you read it.