Most writers reach a point where they wonder if stepping away from their work means they’re doing something wrong. Pausing can feel uncomfortable, especially in a culture that celebrates constant productivity. But the truth is, many meaningful books are shaped not only by seasons of writing, but also by seasons of waiting. Pausing your writing […]
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We’ve all been there: staring at a blank page, fingers hovering over the keyboard, waiting for inspiration that just won’t come. Writer’s block is the bane of every writer’s existence, especially when crafting fiction. But, you can overcome this common hurdle and get back to telling your story. Here are our top 10 tips to
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Sometimes we need facts to dispel writer’s block, sometimes we need inspiration, but sometimes what we need is to be filled up. Not all writer’s block is actual blockage. Sometimes what we really mean is that we are empty. Writers are writers for their entire life, they may not be published writers for their entire
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Another step you can take to overcome writer’s block is to start keeping a list of ideas or prompts to choose from when you feel stuck. I use Evernote to organize my ideas, and using it to store my thoughts has helped me become far more aware of my surroundings and more observant.
One key to gathering ideas is to read. A lot. We’ve mentioned this before, but reading will help keep your mind thinking creatively and also provide opportunities for you to find inspiration.
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Where do great ideas for stories and books come from? I know that many non-writers believe there is a book with great story ideas in it, or at least a book that taught great writers how to come up with great story ideas. Or maybe they believe that great writers were just born with
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Writer’s block is a common occurrence. Every writer has experienced it at one point in their career, usually several times. But, not all writer’s block is the same. Sometimes you get stuck on facts, and sometimes you have just been working on the same thing too long. Sometimes you don't know how to start, and
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When you are writing, especially fiction but with non-fiction as well, you often find yourself stuck in the facts. What I mean by that is you aren't quite sure what something is called, or what some place looks like. You sit there trying to move past it, but all you can do is wonder about
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