How does one write a novel while enraged?

Refrain from using any sharp instrument like a pencil or pen and stick to using your computer.

Actually, seriously, just write. Use that passion, use that authenticity of your experience and your anger and just write, write, write. The only risk is that you might pull up feelings in yourself that you are not prepared to deal with and it might be wise to have someone, a friend or a therapist at the ready in case that happens but other than that, I don’t believe I have ever encountered any kind of book or instructional video that is specifically targeted or designed for “enraged writers.” Really, I don’t think such a thing exists. Also, you might want to look into whether there are creative writing classes offered by a local college or university, community college, art center, museum school, etc. where a teacher might help you channel your “energies” into constructive work and writing better than you may be able to channel it yourself right now.

The great thing about writing is that you can edit it. Use your rage/energy to get it all down on paper; when you edit it you can craft it more to your liking.

Read Ch. 3 Of The Artist’s Way.

With a hammer and a chisel.

Chanel your rage into your words. Write down whatever it is you wished you could say about whatever it is that makes you angry.

I tend to get fear and anxiety on the one hand, and horniness on the other hand. All of them inform my writing. It’s actually pretty therapeutic. Writing out the nasty stuff helps me clear some of it from me. Writing down the horniness is really quite amazing. I feel very creative at that time, and there’s an energy inside me that keeps on bursting out with all kinds of new metaphors and ideas and whatnot.

If I actually were a writer, I’d go back and edit that stuff and possibly turn it into something someone would pay me for. But I’m not a real writer, so I write it and let it go, and move on to the next thing. The stories are endless, so there’s always something to move on to.

I’d like to be a real writer, but I don’t like the idea enough to actually do the hard work of revision. So I guess you could say I’m lazy. Maybe one day I’ll be real, but I seriously doubt it.

Honestly, [one writes a novel while enraged] well! This passion will fuel you to write way better than you ever knew you could. I go back and read emails and blog entries and stuff that I wrote while mad or sad and it’s a freakin masterpiece. Embrace it!

Writers always edit their work after finishing the first draft. So let it all hang out using any vocabulary you want. That’s the therapeutic part of your writing. Let it sit for a little while after you’re finished and your feelings have subsided. Then read what you have written. Do not crumple it up and throw it away no matter what you think of it. Save it to go over again when you’re ready to edit it. (which may be immediately or not) Make a copy of it so you have the original always. You may have something to share or not. You can judge that later. First thing is to write with as much passion as you feel right now. Good luck!