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Accept that your first couple of drafts will be rough, embrace rewrites, and set yourself an end date for the final version.

Unless you’re one of the fortunate few whose first draft doesn’t suck, you’ll be seeing that manuscript a few times before you hit “publish”. Other times, writing a page of coherent text is torture. The one and only thing that’s gotten me to finish a story is the good old arse-in-chair routine. Seriously, though, I don’t believe in writer’s block any more than I do in the magical muse. There’s nothing like a deadline-not to mention a deadline for an editor you’re paying-to knock that myth on the head! If I sat down at my computer and the words didn't flow, much weeping, gnashing, and self-doubt ensued. If I sat down at my computer and the words didn't flow, much weepi …more Up until a couple of years ago, my answer to this question would have been 'badly'.

Zara Keane Up until a couple of years ago, my answer to this question would have been 'badly'. Zara can also be found in her Facebook Reader Group, the Mystery Mavens.more When she’s not writing, Zara loves knitting, running, unplugged gaming, and adding to her insanely large lipstick collection.ĭon't miss a new story! For news, giveaways, and TWO free stories, sign up for Zara's Mailing List at She currently lives in Switzerland with her family. Zara grew up in Dublin, Ireland, but spent her summers in a small town very similar to the fictitious Ballybeg and Smuggler's Cove. Zara Keane is a USA Today bestselling author of Irish cozy mysteries and romantic comedies. Don't miss a new story! For news, giveaways, and TWO free stories, sign up for Zara's Mailing List at Zara can also be found in her Facebook Reader Group, the Mystery Mavens. When she’s not writing, Zara loves knitting, running, unplugged gaming, and adding to her insanely large lipstick collection.

Deadline with Death by Zara Keane