Book Ending – Maybe My Favorite Writing Tip

Do you know how to book end?
It’s a simple technique and one I find tremendously helpful, particularly when I’m stuck and would rather do almost anything than write. It works like this:

You decide on a task… complete a chapter or a blog entry, or…
You decide how much time you’re going to spend on a chapter, etc.
You call a friend, preferably someone who knows about writing and book ending, but it can be anyone who you know is on your side.
You tell them what you plan – “I’m going to spend the next 2 hours on chapter 6.” or “I’m …read more