Dear C.M. Chang, Whenever I mention I’m a writer, I can’t tell you how many times the person replied with: “Oh, you’re a writer? You know, I’ve always wanted to write a book too.” The way they say it makes it sound so trivial, as if it’s like deciding on a whim to buy a…
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Dear C. M. Chang #2: Waiting for my muse
Dear C. M. Chang, I cannot write unless my creative muse is with me. So many times I’m waiting and waiting until I feel inspired. What am I doing wrong? Inspirationless, O. G. Dear O. G., Are you living in Ancient Greece? The muses are a myth! What you need to do is simple. Sit…
Dear C. M. Chang #1: No time to read
Dear C. M. Chang, I’m a writer, but I have no time to read books. Work, writing, my attention-starved spouse, and my annoying little dog take up all my time. They say that writers should read, but who has the time? I don’t. Sincerely, I. Toobusy Dear I. Toobusy, This has gotta be one of…