Sasha is off on retreat near Seattle and I am packing up to move back to the same area, funnily enough, so we’re going to miss each other by a week or so. This makes me a rather distracted substitute for her while she’s away, so I bring you lazy man’s blogging, or Link Salad. These links are truly useful for writing craft and writing sanity. Take your plates and cruise the buffet, mix and match to suit your appetite.
For Writer Panic (known to sent in before pitch appointments, while manuscripts are on submission, release day, you name it, really): The Nerdist explains all about how to conquer panic attacks. He’s absolutely right, especially about the coffee.
Try the illustrated guide to rebooting your lungs to break the panic-breathing cycle.
Unless your panic is caused by the dreaded synopsis, in which case I bring you Vivian Beck’s 5 Steps to Writing a synopsis.
Or if your panic is caused by the dreaded middle, try Elizabeth Bear’s list of things to do when you run out of plot.
Possibly you’re panicked by your inability to grasp high concept. Fear not, James Bonnet explains it in simple language.
If you’ve successfully battled multiple forms of panic and written yourself into painful stiffness, try Triggerpoint pillows for your shoulders.
Or maybe you have mid-career panic and need to take the trip from burnout to breakout with advice from the Stress Doc.
Enjoy the links, and if you have a good one, please share it!
