Lee Edward Födi
I don't think I get writer's block in the way that I understand other people do. I don't ever feel I have a dearth of ideas; it's quite the opposite, and so the frustration comes in trying to sort out which is the best path forward in a plot.
Don't get me wrong; as I write I experience moments of extreme frustration, but this is usually because I know what I want to emotionally achieve in a plot arc, a scene, or even a moment, and I just can't hit the right notes at that moment.
I try to be more patient with myself. If I am feeling stuck, I generally turn away from the computer and go back to my notebook or my sketchbook to draw and doodle. This helps me discover a lot of details to do with plot or character minutia, which I can then go and put into words. If that doesn't work, I often start building things that are connected to the world I'm trying to write. These activities distract my mind from the specific frustration, but at the same time keep me involved in my story.
When all else fails, I go for a walk or a bike ride. I can't tell you the number of times I've found the "perfect" idea and had to race back to the studio!
Don't get me wrong; as I write I experience moments of extreme frustration, but this is usually because I know what I want to emotionally achieve in a plot arc, a scene, or even a moment, and I just can't hit the right notes at that moment.
I try to be more patient with myself. If I am feeling stuck, I generally turn away from the computer and go back to my notebook or my sketchbook to draw and doodle. This helps me discover a lot of details to do with plot or character minutia, which I can then go and put into words. If that doesn't work, I often start building things that are connected to the world I'm trying to write. These activities distract my mind from the specific frustration, but at the same time keep me involved in my story.
When all else fails, I go for a walk or a bike ride. I can't tell you the number of times I've found the "perfect" idea and had to race back to the studio!
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This is not a question, but I feel the need to say 'Spell Sweeper is the BEST book I have ever read. The book is so addictive, I started reading the book on January 29 and finnished it Febuary 13! I would love if you wrote a second bookon Spell Sweeper, so we can find out what happend to Su and if they found the Q-Man. How on did you come up with this book? But over all best book in the world!
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