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66 best writing tools and tips 2021
Links to the best how tos, lists, videos, blog posts and writing tools that I've plucked from the internet over the last 12 months.
Trick yourself
Christmas stories, a writing trick, distraction-free writing apps, George Saunders on revision, and how to market a book.
Drowning in drafts
Me on a podcast, books for writers, how to write an ace newsletter, build a short story collection, and a Pomodoro to do app.
Pieces 13: Time is up
It's the last edition of Pieces and a chance to reflect on what went well and what I need to do in the future.
Pieces 12: Small changes
The writing retreat seems a long time ago already as I face up to reality, but still manage to make a little progress.
Pieces 11: Much commotion
Three days on since the end of my retreat and I am struggling to carve some time out amongst the family/work madness.
Pieces 10: A good sign
Last day of the writing retreat and it's been a tricky one, so I turn to some research and try to keep some perspective.
Pieces 09: Texture later
Day four or my writing retreat and I'm working on the opening and getting words on the page.
Pieces 08: One true opening
Day three of my writing retreat and I'm on to the opening, of which I have many. Time to cut these branches down.
Pieces 07: Scenes and scraps
Report from day two of my writing retreat which I mostly spent sorting material into usable scenes and scraps with potential.
