Ask the Author: Mathijs Koenraadt
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Mathijs Koenraadt
Several novels, non-fiction, and self-help books.
Mathijs Koenraadt
Things I write about have usually been lingering in my mind for decades. Sometimes I write a book I have been thinking about since I was a teenager. These usually stem from myself questioning the world around me, trying to develop an understanding of a certain aspect of our world, and then, after long and deep deliberation, attempting to put my thoughts to paper.
Mathijs Koenraadt
Start by writing a little every day, articles, essays, or short stories. At first, it will seem hard to write 1,000 words of coherent thought. After a while, months or years, you will notice how your thinking has improved and how easy it has become to write up to 5,000 words per day for a specific book.
Mathijs Koenraadt
When writing novels, I can write about doing all the things I would love to do myself in real life but can't.
Mathijs Koenraadt
I put down my pen and I go for a walk through a park, through town, or along a river. After an hour of slow walking, my head will be filled with a new scene or section to write.
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