You know you want to write fiction. Nothing would be better than devoting yourself to it full time.
Are you sure? Consider Kameron Hurley’s perspective.

Locus Online Perspectives » Kameron Hurley:Busting Down the Romantic Myth of Writing Fiction,and Mitigating Author Burnout

http://www.locusmag.com/Perspectives/2014/06/kameron-hurley-busting-down-the-romantic-myth-of-writing-fiction-and-mitigating-author-burnout/

“Write what you know.” There’s value in that old saying. Although the right research can certainly expand what you know.
On the other hand, the plays, movies and television shows with let’s-put-on-a-show elements have trivialized that plot.
But what about writing about writers? Here are some thoughts on the topic.
Don’t Write About Writing | Electric Literature

http://electricliterature.com/dont-write-about-writing/

Everyone has a dad, right? How do your characters — the fathers among them — measure up to Scott Behson’s review?

The Rise of the Hands-On Dad – Scott Behson – Harvard Business Review

http://blogs.hbr.org/2014/06/the-rise-of-the-hands-on-dad/

As soon as I saw the title on this article, it made sense — to me — as a tool for character develpoment.

Why You Need to Make a Life Plan | Productive Life Concepts

http://productivelifeconcepts.com/why-you-need-to-make-a-life-plan/

“Calvin and Hobbes” is an amazing comic strip. So when I found these tips from cartoonist Bill Watterson, I had to share them.
And if you haven’t answered yesterday’s questions yet, Watterson’s ideas might inspire you.

Bill Watterson’s Best Productivity Tricks

http://lifehacker.com/bill-wattersons-best-productivity-tricks-1588738048?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_facebook&utm_source=lifehacker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow