When you want to write, but can't - that's writer's block. When you can write, but can't muster the motivation - that's ... also a bit of writer's block, but with a pinch of 'Alas-I-Don't-Feel-Like-It'. You can write, but you don't want to. Motivation has dried up, vanished. You want to read, or get up… Continue reading How To Write When You’d Really Rather Not
How To Rid Thyself of Writer’s Block
I didn't want to write. In fact, the mere thought of writing caused my brain to become violent in its objections. An iron wall was slammed across the realm of creativity, and I stared at it, perplexed. As I clearly am now an expert on the matter *cough* I thought I'd better share my discoveries… Continue reading How To Rid Thyself of Writer’s Block
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I'm supposed to be doing a tag post today, in fact, it's in my drafts. However, I shall save it for another time. // reading I have read three books by Angela Thirkell: High Rising, Wild Strawberries and Summer Half. I enjoyed Summer Half the most. In High Rising there is this glorious scene where… Continue reading … so.
Beautiful Books – Destiny, Rewrites and Rotten Apples
I've decided to join the Beautiful Books link up, hosted by Cait and Skye. 1. How did you come up with the idea for your novel, and how long have you had the idea? Oh it was yonks ago. My youngest brother wanted a book written for him, about a man snatching bloody vengeance. I… Continue reading Beautiful Books – Destiny, Rewrites and Rotten Apples
How To Write Five Thousand Words In One Evening
... though of course you can write five thousand words at any time of day that you so choose. Obviously. Find a Comfortable Seat This is important. I used my large soft toy as a back-rest. (Soft toys are very good as back-rests - an important fact.) If it's cold, wrap a blanket around your… Continue reading How To Write Five Thousand Words In One Evening
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