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Rima Kar's avatar

Just curious, do you read and go for long walks while you are writing a book? Does this help your productivity?

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Evelyn Skye's avatar

Hi Rima! I do go for long walks because I find they are SO good for breaking through plot snarls.

As for reading, I try not to read anything in the same genre as I’m writing in during the zero and first draft phases. But after that, I read whatever I want since the voice of the book I’m writing is solid by that point. ☺️

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Love this idea to keep things evergreen and current. 🫶🏻

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Evelyn Skye's avatar

I've also invented a band and song lyrics before, which is a fun trick!

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Elaine R. Frieman's avatar

Ha! So creative. I don’t think my writing skills could ever stretch to lyrics! 🤣🙈🫶🏻

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Irvin K's avatar

Thanks so much for answering my question! So glad to know it's not just me!

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Evelyn Skye's avatar

Definitely not just you!

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Diana M. Wilson's avatar

Cultural references--yes! Nothing dates a book more than one that is steeped in too many contemporary cultural references.

Can't wait to see the cover reveal...

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Evelyn Skye's avatar

I am so excited to reveal it. It's nothing like what I imagined, but in a wonderful way.

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