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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Nancy Ellen Brook For the smaller blocks that come while writing... you know the ones where you've written yourself into a corner and now you have to figure a way out, …moreFor the smaller blocks that come while writing... you know the ones where you've written yourself into a corner and now you have to figure a way out, I simply pamper myself. I grab a candle, a book, and some bubble bath, and then launch myself into a great warm bath letting my imagination escape into another world. When I'm finished my bath, I take a nap. Usually when I wake I have an answer and the block is gone.

For the bigger blocks like "what will my story be about or is there a story or what can I write about now". I usually go to an idea book that I've put notes in for years, sometimes that gets the block moving. Other times I play a game with my self and ask "what if". For example, what if a dog walked up to me on the street and asked for directions to the nearest fire hydrant. Yes they are really off the wall crazy "what ifs" but that frequently gets the creative juices flowing and gets the muses to working. For me it starts triggering ideas, and reminds me that I've got creativity.

Writer's block is feed by fear... don't fear the block... it won't last. Find a way to relax and let go! It will break. (less)

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Nancy Ellen Brook Having written, is one of the best things about being a writer. Writing is hard and sometimes tedious detailed work, but once it is done I find it ver…moreHaving written, is one of the best things about being a writer. Writing is hard and sometimes tedious detailed work, but once it is done I find it very satisfying.

Most of my career as a writer has been centered around non-fiction projects, but when I delve into the world of fiction that is truly the best thing about being a writer. I get to create worlds, people, places, and stories that allow my creative energies to run free, and there is nothing that feels better than telling a story that I created. A story that can entertain others... makes them laugh, cry, and question the world in new ways. (less)

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One of the editors involved in editing my book had made the comment that she would like to see more of the traditions of the native peoples. But I felt that the story wasn’t about aboriginal culture, but rather a story about the evolution of the human spirit. Besides my characters, especially Jessica, are composites. I’ve drawn from many aboriginal cultures from the Inuit in the Read more of this blog post »

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“Here’s to books, the cheapest vacation you can buy.”
― Charlaine Harris

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“Here's a quick rule of thumb: Don't annoy science fiction writers. These are people who destroy entire planets before lunch. Think of what they'll do to you.”
― John Scalzi

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