Novel Marketing How to Write Faster and Better with Chris Fox
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Oct 12, 2021 Author and expert, Chris Fox, shares tips on how to increase writing output and improve craft. Topics include writing at speed, plot gardening, structured vs pulp writing methods, transcription tools, editing process, feedback loops, and achieving flow state in writing.
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Speed Needs Craft And Preparation
- Insight: speed requires craft mastery plus preparation, not just typing faster.
- Chris stops near 5,000 words/day because researching, editing, and worldbuilding also demand time.
Plot Garden Before Speed Drafting
- Do plot garden: outline the big end and then accrete characters, scenes, and discovery writing over months before drafting.
- Chris Fox plots 4–5 months ahead while writing other books so a month-long drafting run is fast and informed.
Use A Tortoise Enclosure And Sprints
- Do create a tortoise enclosure and run timed writing sprints to train flow state and avoid interruptions.
- Chris uses 20-minute sprints, no edits during the sprint, and repeats until a chapter appears.