#writetip Don’t panic!
At first I wondered how I would remember everything I was learning about writing. I kept notes. I recorded tips in spreadsheets. It was overwhelming.
Now that I’m working on my third novel, I find it easier to retain tips.
I think, once an author has a substantial amount (you can insert what you think is substantial) under their proverbial writing belt, it becomes easier to relate a tip to the actual writing.
Ask yourself if you follow the tip?
Ask yourself is the tip relevant to your writing?
Ask yourself does the tip come from a trustworthy source?
But don’t drive yourself crazy. Just write as best you can.
Kristina Stanley 
When it comes to writing, you’re the driver. Everyone else takes a back seat!
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Thanks Garry, That’s a good reminder when making the final decision on word choice, story line, etc. Sometimes It’s just a little scary being in the driver’s seat.
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It takes me some time before I really understand a writing tip. That’s partially why I blog about them. It FORCES me to analyze what the tip really means, and it helps to make it “stick”
Now, I read something I wrote a few months ago, and I attack it. “What was I thinking?”
Now that I fully understand, all those little things are now BLARING back at me.
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Jennifer, I agree that writing about the tips helps me remember them. Your gold mine blog is very helpful too. Love to read the tips and see how I can apply them.
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