Lotchie Burton
There is an ongoing debate among authors whether such a thing as writer's block even exits. I've heard arguments from both sides, and have decided that--I get stuck. And that's mainly because of my creative process. I don't outline or structure my novels. I might have an idea where the story is going, but I don't always know how I'm going to get there.
The way I handle the problem is either, breaking down the current chapter or scene and figuring out what I want to happen right then, a page/scene at time. Or, by calling up my two accountability buddies and talking the problem through. One is a writer, the other is a reader. Both have unique perspectives of the problem, and both offer great advice. Or, they just listen to me. Sometimes we just talk and end up stumbling onto a solution. Sometimes I just have to put it aside for a day or two. When I come back, ideas start to flow.
The way I handle the problem is either, breaking down the current chapter or scene and figuring out what I want to happen right then, a page/scene at time. Or, by calling up my two accountability buddies and talking the problem through. One is a writer, the other is a reader. Both have unique perspectives of the problem, and both offer great advice. Or, they just listen to me. Sometimes we just talk and end up stumbling onto a solution. Sometimes I just have to put it aside for a day or two. When I come back, ideas start to flow.
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