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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Alison Gardiner Mind mapping is key to me. I start with whatever I need to get sorted, main character or plot etc, in the central circle, and then keep asking questio…moreMind mapping is key to me. I start with whatever I need to get sorted, main character or plot etc, in the central circle, and then keep asking questions. Why? Where? With who? How? I've found that if you keep asking enough questions the ideas start to flow, with visions being created in your head. I also avoid accepting my first idea, keeping prodding at the literary hornets’ nest until something better flies out.(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Alison Gardiner That people enjoy your stories, clearly getting involved in the new world. Their enthusiasm for the characters, action and humour is very inspiring. O…moreThat people enjoy your stories, clearly getting involved in the new world. Their enthusiasm for the characters, action and humour is very inspiring. One of my readers named her hamster Skoodle after one of my main characters which was such a buzz. Several mothers have said that the stories have inspired their reluctant reader child to read more; that is a totally fabulous feeling. Following one school visit, a teacher reported that for days afterwards children were wandering around with their copies of my book, chatting about plot, characters, where they had got to etc. It's complete privilege to be involved in encouraging children to read and enjoy books more.(less)

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Average rating: 3.75 · 24 ratings · 13 reviews · 5 distinct works

	Alchemy 4.70 avg rating — 10 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Serpent of Eridor 2.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Firedance Anthology by Jae Erwin (Goodreads Author) (Editor/Contributor), Gary Bonn (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Janet Allison Brown (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gordon Guineafowl by Alison Gardiner (Goodreads Author), Elizabeth Henze (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Morty Mouse's Number Search by Fiona Conboy, Alison Gardiner (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 1997	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars