The beauty of language doesn’t always come from sitting in your chair, sipping a nice tea, and waiting for divine inspiration to strike.

The beauty of fiction is that we get to explore those gaps, to discover the things we didn’t know we didn’t know.

Don’t be afraid to surprise your readers. After all, life is full of omnishambles—same for your stories

It’s about surviving the entire process, then standing on the other side with a wry smile, knowing you’ve done your time.