Isabel Sterling

The more pressure you put on yourself, the less likely you are to write. Instead of setting huge daily/weekly goals, set goals that you can easily accomplish.

You have to actually write a book to get better at writing books.

What does your character think they’ll feel after they get their revenge, secure the promotion at work, save the world from the evil wizard, or get their happily ever after?

... character decisions are rooted in their emotions. Those emotions, in turn, are rooted in the character’s core beliefs and their perspective on the world, in their backstory.

If we get too attached to the goal—get an agent, sell this project—and forget that writing is allowed to be fun.

Overworking doesn’t make you a better or more dedicated writer.