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Jane Smiley's advice for writers

Out of all the tips the Pulitzer Prize winning author shared, my favorite was from her suggestions what to do if you're stuck.

Set the clock for an hour and tell yourself you only have to work that long.

Which did you like?

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Permalink Reply by Callie Leah on December 31, 2010 at 9:36am

Eavesdrop and write it down from memory -- gives you a stronger sense of how people talk and what their concerns are. :) I think that one may be a bit rude, but she does kind of have a point!

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Permalink Reply by scribbler on January 1, 2011 at 1:25am

It's only rude if you get caught. ;) Practice looking angelic while doing so and you never will. I eavesdrop all the time when I'm in public places. People are fascinating, and I'm nosy. It's a match made in heaven LOL.

Callie Leah said:

Eavesdrop and write it down from memory -- gives you a stronger sense of how people talk and what their concerns are. :) I think that one may be a bit rude, but she does kind of have a point!

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Permalink Reply by Callie Leah on January 8, 2011 at 2:59am

Lol, sounds like you two are perfect for each other! :) And especially at the mall, I mean some of the things you can hear there can be a bit odd, but still inspiring! That is, unless it's a very large guy who looks like he's in a gang or something swearing at the top of his lungs, but other than that it's kind of funny what people say! :)

scribbler said:

It's only rude if you get caught. ;) Practice looking angelic while doing so and you never will. I eavesdrop all the time when I'm in public places. People are fascinating, and I'm nosy. It's a match made in heaven LOL.

Callie Leah said:
Eavesdrop and write it down from memory -- gives you a stronger sense of how people talk and what their concerns are. :) I think that one may be a bit rude, but she does kind of have a point!