Ask the Author: David Basnett
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David Basnett
I did a little role-playing now and again when I was younger and thought the richness of Tolkien's Middle Earth made it a fascinating place. Seeing the Shire, Bree, Rivendell and Gondor would be canny good. Not sure about Shelob's Lair, Mirkwood, or Mordor though...
David Basnett
It exists. Some of the best writers throughout history have admitted to suffering from it – so who am I to suggest otherwise? It happens and chances are it will happen to you so arm yourself with a selection of techniques to minimise its impact and duration. I consider putting something off to be a form of writers block. If you think you never get writers block but haven’t had the time to sit at the computer for a few months, I’d respectfully suggest that you may be a secret sufferer!
See my thoughts on writers block on my blog:
https://davidbasnettauthor.wordpress....
See my thoughts on writers block on my blog:
https://davidbasnettauthor.wordpress....
David Basnett
Work through writers block, it may not be pretty but you can rewrite later.
David Basnett
You have to have a love and a longing to write. I'm inspired by people I meet, books I've read, news stories, films, and even music!
David Basnett
The idea for Ravensdowne came from a drive through the Northumbrian countryside. Some of the villages are so isolated and the thought came to me: What if everyone who went in disappeared and never came out.
David Basnett
I'm working on the second draft of my adult horror novel Ravensdowne. It's a big change from the Young Adult genre so I'm a bit nervous and taking my time to (hopefully) get it right.
David Basnett
The best thing for me is seeing reviews from people across the other side of the world who have really enjoyed one of my books. It makes all the hard work worthwhile - so thank you!
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