PinnedLaini TaylorConventional Writing Advice Isn’t for EveryoneIf I’d forced myself to follow the most common writing advice, I’d never have finished a novel. Here I am, ten books later, doing it my…Jan 97Jan 97
Laini TaylorThe writing exercise that made my careerIf you’re not doing writing exercises, you probably haven’t discovered your best — and weirdest — ideas.3d ago373d ago37
Laini TaylorNo, you don’t have to write a fast first draft.This advice is well-intentioned but untrue.Feb 26Feb 26
Laini TaylorThe opening scene of your novel only has one job.Writers obsess about getting their openings right, and for good reason. They’re really important! I obsess about them myself, writing…Feb 53Feb 53
Laini TaylorHow prioritizing *play* in my writing gave me my career…what I want to share here is the extent to which I credit an intentional practice of playful writing exercise for my career.Jan 2541Jan 2541
