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Isabelle Gecils

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Isabelle Gecils My philosophy is to do a little bit everyday. When I feel inspired and writing flows, that is the best. But sometimes, no matter what you do, the insp…moreMy philosophy is to do a little bit everyday. When I feel inspired and writing flows, that is the best. But sometimes, no matter what you do, the inspiration and flow aren't there. During those times, I work on revision and editing. I give myself the permission to do just a little, as long as I am doing something.

Forcing writing just because you found a few minutes to write backfires. In those instances then, the best thing you can do for yourself and the writing is to take a break, a guilt-free one, and go do something else. (less)

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Isabelle Gecils It is the journey of writing the story. You don't ever know where it will take you. As a writer of a memoir, I of course know what the story is from t…moreIt is the journey of writing the story. You don't ever know where it will take you. As a writer of a memoir, I of course know what the story is from the outset. Yet, even then, there is research to do about people, places and historical context. There is a lot of self-analysis to figure out who you are, and how to tell the story. And then there are the conversations with family, friends and writing groups about the story. You get ideas, you get community, and you get to write. It is at the end, all about the journey.(less)

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Leaving Shangrila: The True Story Of A Girl, Her Transformation and Her Eventual Escape

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Two Gorgeous Weeks in the Canadian Rockies

I have always heard the that Canadian Rockies are beautiful and I daydreamed of visiting it for years. Still, nothing prepared me for the unparalleled and spectacular beauty of this wilderness area. The mountains were so high and massive. Glaciers were scattered throughout with their accompanying waterfalls. The colors of the lake are so vivid, it is hard to believe that they are real. And the Read more of this blog post »

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