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Goodreads asked Graeme Simsion:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Graeme Simsion I'm a planner, a plotter, so I have my story laid out in outline before I start. I don't get writers' block in the normal sense because I know where I'm going and I just keep going (go back and fix later!). I do get planner's block, and sometimes I get stuck on a paragraph or a sentence or a word.
When I do, I just do my best and move on. Then I let it sit. I studied creativity theory for my PhD so it's something I'm quite deliberate about. Best advice: notice what works for you and do it deliberately.

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Hi Graeme! I'm an elementary reading and writing teacher and am wondering what impact your education as s child played into you becoming an author?

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I imagine that there is a disclaimer somewhere in The Rosie Project that all characters are fictional, but I actually married Don Tillman. This I know because he even responds to me now when I call him Don. It may possibly be my favorite book ever, but then again, maybe I'm a bit biased? I'm sad about the movie, because Hollywood can rarely do a great book justice, but I'm happy for your success.

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Ainy asked Graeme Simsion:

Dear Mr. Simsion, As a fan of the of the Don Tillman series, will you be writing a third book?

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