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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Frances Howitt The first time I got writer's block I panicked, thinking "is that it, the book's dead before it's even finished?" I tried to write through it, just to…moreThe first time I got writer's block I panicked, thinking "is that it, the book's dead before it's even finished?" I tried to write through it, just to get some words out, and they were awful, stilted and not what I wanted to say at all. I ended up deleting them.
What works for me is firstly going back over the last chapter and hoping the flow will encourage new inspiration. Failing that I simply put that book down and 1) resume another part written book (I have several going at all times) or 2) decide this is a sign I need a break. Deciding that takes the pressure off and removes the nagging guilt.
I go walking in the countryside, somewhere quiet. Or read something from someone else, watch movies in your genre, play PC games, go out with friends.
The worse thing you can do, I've found, is beat yourself up over it. The key thing is to do something mentally or physically diverting, so you feel good about yourself again. It helps. (less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Frances Howitt Don't give up your day job! Writing is a craft you have to learn and it's a very slow process. Everyone begins at the apprentice level, like a trainee…moreDon't give up your day job! Writing is a craft you have to learn and it's a very slow process. Everyone begins at the apprentice level, like a trainee bricklayer. Your first book could well be a fantastic story that you're itching to share with the world, but my recommendation is to simply write it down and work on the next book. Read books by as many different authors as possible - see how they do it and what doesn't work. Go back to it a year later and your style and skills will have developed and you'll then be in a better position to update it.
Also, don't try and polish every sentence as you go along - that kills the flow and pace of the story. Finish the book and then start editing.(less)

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	Amelie: Wizards of White Haven 4.45 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Natalya: Wizards of White Haven, #3 4.50 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Clan Green Bear: Wizards of White Haven, #2 4.53 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forging Alliances: Wizards of White Haven 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rescue: Wizards of White Haven 4.78 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Surviving Prophesy: The Immortals 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Last Heir of Winterbrock (A White Haven World Novel) 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Commander Wynter: The Alliance : Rask Sector, Book 2 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Captain Lorenne: The Alliance : Rask Sector, Book 1 really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Last Heir of Winterbrock: A White Haven World Novel by Frances Howitt (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars