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Is there something more to sci-fi writing than technology. Monday columnist Jodi Cleghorn looks into and beyond the technological elements in sci-fi writing.

How much of an impact does superstitious behaviour have on your writing life? Jodi Cleghorn, Monday colunist at Write Anything explores the murky world of ritualistic behaviour and superstition in writing.

There is more to "where" than just the place you sit and type. It also has to do with knowing where your stories come from, the locale where your characters play out their story, where you intend to submit for publication, where to get help and knowing where to go next.

The how's of the process of writing: looking at how to approach the blank page, justifying not writing, finding the time, being available and storing ideas, word count and staying creatively topped up.

The second (of five parts) looking at how to get to know your individual process of writing. This installment looks at the 'what' of the writing process: what you "should" be writing, genre, strengths and weaknesses, stand alone and serials, goal setting and inspiration.