The best writing advice I ever got was "Keep moving forward, don't retreat into rewrites." The worst came from a book that said "Writing fiction is like telling lies," which just seems stupid to me.
David B. CoeWriting about craft has forced me to think more about my own writing technique, and to break down my process in ways that have been enormously helpful to me.
David B. CoeI listen to instrumental jazz and bluegrass, but aside from my AM workout, I have no rituals.
David B. CoeWith a historical setting, I worry about accuracy at every turn... With a created world, I have to worry about all of it holding together and seeming coherent... Each presents unique challenges and opportunities.
David B. Coe