Ask the Author: Andy Rice
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Andy Rice
Skeletal remains of an American Officer I discovered near Bloody Ridge in the Solomon Islands. At the time (1989), the US consulate was unable to identify him. His hands were wrapped in barbed wire with his dog-tags attached.
Andy Rice
George Milton and Lennie Small
Andy Rice
Aha! Writer's block I dread.
So, I usually give myself a time limit, say fifteen minutes. And then, if nothing, I take a small notebook and pen, my iPhone and headphones and go for a walk to listen to a podcast. Something like 'The Ezra Klein Show', '99% Invisible' or even 'Old Time Radio'. Anything unrelated to what I'm writing.
Importantly, I walk and concentrate on what I'm seeing and hearing. Usually this leads to an abstract thought and so I make a note. This note is usually a good starting point that leads quite naturally into the next piece of work.
By the time I get back to my desk, I'm usually good to go.
Mind you, this method isn't sure fire, but mostly works. And, if it doesn't, I try not to worry, there is always the next day.
I hope this helps. Thanks for the question.
So, I usually give myself a time limit, say fifteen minutes. And then, if nothing, I take a small notebook and pen, my iPhone and headphones and go for a walk to listen to a podcast. Something like 'The Ezra Klein Show', '99% Invisible' or even 'Old Time Radio'. Anything unrelated to what I'm writing.
Importantly, I walk and concentrate on what I'm seeing and hearing. Usually this leads to an abstract thought and so I make a note. This note is usually a good starting point that leads quite naturally into the next piece of work.
By the time I get back to my desk, I'm usually good to go.
Mind you, this method isn't sure fire, but mostly works. And, if it doesn't, I try not to worry, there is always the next day.
I hope this helps. Thanks for the question.
Andy Rice
I like to daydream a lot
Andy Rice
Be observant and record moments that interest you, especially those related to people...
Andy Rice
When your mind takes your imagination to a far away place and you can be anyone or anything and create everything
Andy Rice
Watching family and friends play Chinese Whispers
Andy Rice
The next book, number 2, in The Whisper Catcher series.
Working title, "The Doppelganger"
Working title, "The Doppelganger"
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