the craft. learning to trust your creative instincts.

Recently, I came across a post where an author was talking about writing to the market as a way to build a successful writing career. It was an interesting take because I tend to be adverse to any inkling of curbing my creativity in any way to a market. I remember people telling me that romance was having a moment when I released Good Morning, Love and it was funny to me because I would have been writing that book anyway. I mean, I started it in 2017 simply because it was a story I wanted to write, it came out five years later. I will always write love stories, even when and if romance is beyond its moment, which it never will be because everything is a love story.

processAshley M. ColemanOctober 5, 2024writing, writing routine, Tananarive DueComment

the craft. drafting without editing.

In a conversation for the podcast, I was reminded that we all have different approaches to our work. So, I always want to remind you that when another writer shares, it’s solely about information and your work is choosing what to apply and what to throw away. I’m immensely grateful for all the data points I’ve gathered on writing, and more importantly, how to be a good writer. But ultimately, it’s all about what works for me.

the craftAshley M. ColemanJune 16, 2024writing, writing routine, writing processComment