Posted by on Jun 18, 2010 in Life, Lists, Writing | 5 comments

Ran across this great blog post from Karen E. Olson, the author of the lighthearted, Las-Vegas-based Tattoo Shop mysteries. It made me think about how I would articulate a Writer’s Code of my own. Here it is:

1. Write every day. (Momentum is everything.)
2. Work alone. (Editor and agent are exceptions.)
3. Read widely.
4. Never lose your sense of gratitude and wonder.
5. In fact, just get over yourself in general.
6. Be discreet.
7. Be generous.
8. Mind your manners.
9. Have fun.

What is your writer’s code? If you’re not a writer, what is your personal code?

5 Comments

  1. 6-22-2010
    Dana says:

    I like your code!

    Mine? I guess I’d have to add ‘give kitties valium so they don’t jump up and down on my laptop while I write.’

  2. 6-22-2010
    elizabeth says:

    Hee! But they’re only trying to hellllllllllllllllllllllllllpppppppppppp…

  3. 6-25-2010
    ChristaCarol says:

    Mine would be all of the above except adding:

    10. Have a good crit partner not afraid to tell you when you suck.
    11. Keep up with the business. Knowing it is key.

    And a few more, but husband is calling me for movie night. Love this post!

  4. 6-25-2010
    elizabeth says:

    Hi, Christa! Good to see you again–I’d been wondering where you’d got to. Thoughtful additions to the list!

  5. 7-8-2010
    Les Berkley says:

    I borrowed my code from DaVinci, but he needed it back for the sequel.

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