Amy DuBoff
Short answer: I try to skip to another part of the story to gain some perspective.
Long answer: Generally, I've found that if I'm having difficulty with a particular scene it means one of two things: (1) I'm not ready to write it yet because I have some lingering detail to work out, or (2) the scene in question isn't what it's supposed to be. I've learned to listen to my instinct, and if something isn't gelling, it's probably because I'm going about it wrong. So, if I run into a roadblock, I first take some time away and work on something else. When I come back to it, if I'm still drawing a blank, I switch gears and change up the scene. If I'm not exited to write something, I figure readers won't be excited to read it. I rework the problem area until it's something that engages me--and hopefully readers, too!
Long answer: Generally, I've found that if I'm having difficulty with a particular scene it means one of two things: (1) I'm not ready to write it yet because I have some lingering detail to work out, or (2) the scene in question isn't what it's supposed to be. I've learned to listen to my instinct, and if something isn't gelling, it's probably because I'm going about it wrong. So, if I run into a roadblock, I first take some time away and work on something else. When I come back to it, if I'm still drawing a blank, I switch gears and change up the scene. If I'm not exited to write something, I figure readers won't be excited to read it. I rework the problem area until it's something that engages me--and hopefully readers, too!
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Sebastian
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Amy DuBoff:
Hi Amy. I'd like to start writing some stories I've thought about, but they seem to be similar to other books I've read (or so I feel). Of course I'd like to have my own style and write something different, so what would you suggest for an amateur writer to push boundaries and "think outside the box"? Besides, I think you look really cute in your profile picture, if you don't mind me saying. Thanks.
Sandy Conley
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Amy DuBoff:
Have you read Huxley's Brave New World? Your list of influencing authors was very good I being much older read their books when released. Huxley's Brave New World was a special favorite as I have read it 5 times since 1949 just to judge how his premise has stud up since the 1930's.
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