Another gem from Jason Haley’s Interesting Finds: Petzold Book Blog - Book-Writing Advice.
Lots of terrific advice from a guy who’s written a book or two. I’ve busted any number of his rules, particularly #4: get enough sleep and #6: maintain a balanced life (tough to do the Mr. Mom thing while co-authoring 1200 pages…). I definitely busted #13: Don’t get a haircut until the book’s completed, but if you think I could go six months without a haircut…
#11 is sheer gold: Seek progress, not perfection. That’s tough when you’re attached to those words you’ve agonized over, but it’s vital.
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