“Don’t judge a book by the cover” is a cliche that everyone has heard by now. In its normal application - how you shouldn’t make assumptions about someone based on their physical appearance - it’s a good reminder to not be shallow and judgmental. However, as an author, it’s very easy to take that advice …
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4 Bad Ideas for Breaking Writer’s Block
Last week, I talked about how to deal with the bane of every writer: the dreaded writer’s block. However, a lot of writers are willing to try anything to break through. Anything. I’ve been there, attempting the first thing that came to mind. I’ve also gotten some very well-meaning (and even more misguided) advice from …
3 Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block
Writer’s block. The scourge of writers everywhere, one of the greatest banes of our existence. If you’re not familiar with the concept, Writer’s Block is...well, exactly what the name implies. When you cannot get the words to come out, when you have no idea what to do next. You’re stuck, and you cannot make the …
3 Reasons A Good Idea Is Optional
If you spend enough time around writers, or talking to writers, or reading forums where writers can congregate, you will eventually hear someone say something along the lines of “I want to write, but I don’t have any good ideas,” or, alternatively, “I’m working on this right now, but I’m not sure that the idea …
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