Episode 1.9: Reward Systems

Every writer sometimes needs help with motivation. Inspired by Elizabeth Bear's recent article, the Mad Writers discuss ways writers can reward themselves on a job well done. Especially because the lag times for writers tend to be long, in traditional publishing more so. The volcano lair is filled with speculation over how to create suitable rewards for various situations to keep the motivation up.Notable NotesElizabeth Bear: Burnout, creativity, and the tyranny of production schedules
Kevin J Anderson: Dictating, Writing, Hiking
750 Words
Julia Cameron: The Artist's Way
Write or Die
Written? Kitten!

Recommended Reading Tim's recommendation: Word Puppets by Mary Robinette Kowal

Jay's recommendation: Make Art Make Money: Lessons from Jim Henson on Fueling Your Creative Career by Elizabeth Hyde Stevens

Nina's recommendation: Velveteen vs. The Multiverse by Seanan McGuire