In fact, one could argue that the skill of the fiction writer boils down to the ability to exploit intensity.

If you can write each day, do it, and meet a quota. Minimum 350 words a day. A baboon can do 350 words a day. Don't be shown up by a baboon

A writing teacher once told me that the most successful movies and books were simple plots about complex characters. You should be able to articulate your concept in a couple of lines.

Structure is translation software for your imagination.

Write like you're in love. Edit like you're in charge.

In fact, one could argue that the skill of the fiction writer boils down to the ability to exploit intensity.

The most important rule: Do not, I repeat, do not censor yourself in any way. Leave your editorial mind out of the loop. Just let the ideas come pouring out in any way, shape, or form they want to. Do not judge anything.