Thomas Paschal
I'll try not to be so long-winded on this one.
I find that writer's block occurs for one of two reasons.
A) You just aren't in the proper state of mind to write. That's ok. Go do something else. The urge to return to your work will come eventually. Your mind just needs a change of pace.
or
B) You are trying to push your plot towards somewhere it doesn't need to go. Put yourself into the events and ask what you would do. Ask your characters what they intend to do about the situation. Let the story flow the way it will, even if that's not where you meant to go. It will work out better in the long run. Promise.
I find that writer's block occurs for one of two reasons.
A) You just aren't in the proper state of mind to write. That's ok. Go do something else. The urge to return to your work will come eventually. Your mind just needs a change of pace.
or
B) You are trying to push your plot towards somewhere it doesn't need to go. Put yourself into the events and ask what you would do. Ask your characters what they intend to do about the situation. Let the story flow the way it will, even if that's not where you meant to go. It will work out better in the long run. Promise.
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