What If Everything I Told You Was Wrong?

Today I have a guest post over at Writer Unboxed that, in some ways, de-emphasizes all the advice and information I’ve ever given you. It’s all about having fun, and…

Today I have a guest post over at Writer Unboxed that, in some ways, de-emphasizes all the advice and information I've ever given you.

It's all about having fun, and loosening up.

My recent kick on letting go of the guilt, and worrying less about things like grammar, may be related to some of my recent free-time activities, like listening to Alan Watts!

But from time to time, it is helpful to remember that goal seeking and/or rule following can destroy that spark that makes us unique and fun to be around.

So, go forth and play!*

*But not because I commanded you to. ;)

Jane Friedman is a full-time entrepreneur (since 2014) and has 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. She is the co-founder of The Hot Sheet, the essential publishing industry newsletter for authors, and is the former publisher of Writer’s Digest. In addition to being a columnist with Publishers Weekly and a professor with The Great Courses, Jane maintains an award-winning blog for writers at JaneFriedman.com. Jane’s newest book is The Business of Being a Writer (University of Chicago Press, 2018).