ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The only writing advice you need
“Forget about writing a novel. Write scenes and stitch them together.”
— A Drunk Writer
Wisdom shows up in the strangest places.
The best writing advice I ever received was from a drunk writer who broke into their own car.
If you have a minute I’ll tell you what they said. Worth every second.
The advice he gave me that night is the most useful thing anyone has ever said to me about writing.
Alcohol may have had something to do with it.
Who was this mysterious writer? I’ll never tell.
This episode is brought to you by:
Nobody.
Links:
Original: Writer’s Notebook: Advice from a Drunk Writer
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Web: jamesgarside.net
Chapter 23 by James Garside. A regular series of irregular thoughts. Could be anything. Mostly rants. Warning: May contain traces of sarcasm. Chapter 23 is a multimedia project by James Garside. Journalist, Author, Writer. Part-time vagabond, full-time grumpy arse. Would you care for a cup of tea? I write about everything from art, culture, and politics to tech, travel, and the occult. Sometimes in ways that get me into trouble. I’m also funny — I probably should’ve led with that. I help writers and artists to do their best work. Let’s be part of each other’s stories. More at: jamesgarside.net
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