Writer's BLOCK

[Seth]

I have this in my group, Writers Block, but I also wanted to ask the opinion of some of you adults. So, I have writer's block on this story that I am writing. It is called My Savior. It is about this girl named Dani who has cancer. When she learns about two people who cured cancer for animals she goes to see them. When one of them says yes, I always get stuck. I don't know what to do after that. I have the end all plotted out, but the middle isn't there. Advice?

[Bonita]

write about the feelings she feels the hope that is renewed.

[Rowena]

Seth,

Maybe what you need is to research natural and alternative cures that the healer might plausibly use, and which could be applicable to both animals and humans. (Diet modification, Earth forces, meditation, exercise etc).

If possible, track down and interview some people who have experienced natural remission or the disappearance of a tumor... if your story has a happy ending. If it doesn't, still talk to the survivors of people who tried alternative methods.

Even if you don't use much of what you learn, the steps Dani went through in seeking a cure should give you a fascinating and informative middle, IMHO.

Rowena Cherry