For author and writing coach Natasha Tynes, working for yourself is important. However, getting used to the feast or famine part of the job took some time.
In this episode of The Written Scene, Natasha talks about taking breaks between writing and other projects, getting her publishing start in journalism, feeling like there's no time to celebrate publications, choosing your creative path and not having creative freedom when working for others, the different struggles she encounters with authors early on on their path, knowing and accepting writing isn't a magical bolt of lightning but instead is actual work, using the Pomodoro Technique, leaving bread crumbs when struggling for the next writing session, the mise en place of writing, how to stay away from information dumps in fiction, having to first and foremost believe you have a story to tell, and so much more.
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Music: Addis Ababa by Eshi Era
