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Hi, my name is Cintia, and I’m from Argentina. Being a writer is my biggest dream in the whole world, but I’ve been unable to write for 3 years, and this is getting frustrating. I’m totally blocked and it’s not that I have just unfinished stories, but I’m also unable to start new things. Is there a way to fight this? How would you handle it?

Karen Rock Hi, Cintia! Being a writer is a big dream and one I'm certain you can obtain. Having the will and desire is more than half the battle and you have bot…moreHi, Cintia! Being a writer is a big dream and one I'm certain you can obtain. Having the will and desire is more than half the battle and you have both of those feelings. All you need to do is unlock whatever is blocking you. My best advice is to look at what's changed in your life in these past three years. You used to write before that, so what knew things have happened that may be occupying your mind, heart or time. Once you've identified that, you might pinpoint what you need to change to get back on track. Once you are ready to write, I suggest turning off the part of your brain that critiques or edits as you write. Decide for a designated time that you will write without worrying about how it sounds, if there are mistakes and so on... And don't stop until a pre-determined time. The point of this is to get your mind back in the habit of writing regularly. I would do this every day and not worry if anything you're writing is "good" because, a page full of writing is better than a blank page every time! So:
1. Identify any stressors in your life that may be holding you back.
2. Turn off your inner editor and decide to simply be a writer.
3. Don't worry about whether your ideas are good or not- the point is to write- no matter what comes out.
4. Write every day- just like an athlete- your skills will improve the more you practice them.

I hope that helps, Cintia! Good luck and keep me posted :)
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What's the hardest thing about being an author?

Karen Rock Hi, Alyssa! The hardest thing about being an author is turning off my inner critic that expects me to write everything perfectly or not at all... When…moreHi, Alyssa! The hardest thing about being an author is turning off my inner critic that expects me to write everything perfectly or not at all... When drafting my stories, I need to focus on telling the story rather than making all the details exactly right. I have to trust myself that when I return to the draft to revise, I will be in a better place to find the spots that I can improve. When I first started writing, I didn't know how to shush that inner critic and I could never finish a book because I kept finding problems and rewriting the same chapters, eventually getting nowhere. But by learning to be kinder to myself on a first draft, I can now finish a story and enjoy the process so much more! I hope that helps :)(less)

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“Falling in love isn't really falling, it's more like two people bending until they meet in the middle.”
― Karen Rock, Winning the Cowboy's Heart

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“Imagining the future is a kind of nostalgia. (...) You spend your whole life stuck in the labyrinth, thinking about how you'll escape it one day, and how awesome it will be, and imagining that future keeps you going, but you never do it. You just use the future to escape the present.”
― John Green, Looking for Alaska

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“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”
― Coco Chanel

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“His grip on my shoulder tightens. His other hand behind my head caresses me softly and I sigh.
"Touch me, Skye."
His voice is rough, almost sounding like a groan.”
― Stephanie Witter, Patch Up

tags: contemporary, contemporary-romance, drama, new-adult

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“Writing has laws of perspective, of light and shade just as painting does, or music. If you are born knowing them, fine. If not, learn them. Then rearrange the rules to suit yourself. —Truman Capote When”
― Jane K. Cleland, Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot: How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats

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message 10: by Paganalexandria

Jan 08, 2016 11:18AM

Hi Karen, thanks for the friendvite.

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Mar 02, 2014 12:11PM

Thanks for accepting my friend request,Melissa!Nice to meet you!

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message 8: by Melissa (last edited Dec 17, 2013 03:37PM)

Dec 17, 2013 03:36PM

Thanks for the book recommendation! Happy holidays!

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message 7: by Karen

Oct 24, 2013 04:42PM

Melissa wrote: "Thank you for the book recommendation!"

Hi Melissa :) I'm glad! If you like YA and NA contemporary romance, check out the links for some great giveaways!

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Oct 24, 2013 03:27PM

Thank you for the book recommendation!

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Aug 26, 2013 05:37PM

Sandra wrote: "Thank you for friending me! :)"

It's so nice to meet you, Sandra :)

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Aug 26, 2013 05:37PM

Ananda wrote: "Hi Karen, thanks for the invite and looking forward to chatting books with you. Oh, and once again, congrats on the pub day of !" Thanks so much, Ananda :) I'm sorry I didn't answer sooner. I didn't see these messages until now!

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