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Trying to get back into writing....?

I've been pursuing other interests that I really want to continue my interest in, but I also want to get back my love of writing... Lately, it seems as if becoming an author would be foolish and I don't want these thoughts. Any tips on how to get back into writing again? As you can see my love for writing/reading still hasn't disappeared altogether.


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: start with a notebook and just brainstorm. Put down anything at all that strikes your fancy. Sentences, ideas, sketches, whatever moves you. Then go back and read through it and highlight things that seem like they may have possibilities. Try to turn one or two of them into short stories. From there, hopefully something will stand out as a work that can be made longer. From there, work on some excellent character studies, a great outline and see where it goes. Dont push yourself. Start out with maybe 20 minutes a day - same time every day. Then as your interest picks up, extend your writing hours. Pax - X