Writing Tip

Nita Beshear:
"Entertain yourself first. Many authors have said, 'I wrote for me.' You're a reader; write what you want to read. If it's too far-fetched, you can always edit it later. Despite the overabundance of repeats on television, in the movies, and even some books, your audience really doesn't want a rehash; they want something new. It doesn't have to be 'landing on Mars' new, just something a little different, odd even. Besides, if you don't entertain yourself while writing, writing becomes a dreaded chore, and the writer ends up slogging through to get the story written. So, entertain yourself with your story; it will entertain your reader."