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For the writers block

If you think you have writer's block, it's all in your head!. Like any idea, you can accept or reject it!.

The best way to handle any problem is to prevent it!. Here is a proven prescription for avoiding the blank page blues

1!. Develop an idea you are enthusiastic about!. Enthusiasm keeps you going when the going gets tough, and it's contagious—your reader will get it from the book!.

2!. Schedule regular writing time, even if it's only an hour a day!. Sticking to a schedule fosters creativity and gets the book finished!.

3!. Use writing time for writing!. Think or plan while you walk the dog, ride the subway or bus, drive to work or do the dishes!.

4!. Don't try to edit as you go!. It's counterproductive!. Instead, keep notes on changes that occur to you and mark the spot with something distinctive, such as *** so you can find it easily later!.

5!. Set a specific time to do any editing you can't live without: the end of your working period, Monday morning before you start work, or any other time outside your daily writing schedule that works for you!. If you can hold most editing until your first draft is finished, you'll be able to see everything in perspective and do a better job of editing!.

6!. Be cautious about reading your work to others or asking them to read it and comment!. There are two kinds of comment: valid criticism and reader reaction!. Both are valuable, but be sure you take into account the person's background and degree of expertise in writing fiction!. Don't let your work get nit-picked to death!.

These few things will help you get your book finished at least in first draft!. Once you are able to read your story through, you can rewrite, make changes, edit andd fine tune until it's as good as you can make it!.

There's nothing like practice!. the more you write, the easier handling the basic stuff becomes!. Practicing good habits helps build confidence, and good self-confidence banishes the idea of writer's block and makes you a better writer!.

also as Terry Pratchett said:

There's no such thing as writer's block!. That was invented by people in California who couldn't write!.


For the inspiration:

Keep a dream journal! Write down every dream you have as soon as you wake up, even if it wasn't interesting, as these can inspire you! also, just look at normal, everyday things and turn them into something magical (not in the literal sense!.) also like you said, listening to music is good!. Watch the people around you and observe them; imagine if they were a serial killer!? or the first person to pluto!? The possibilities are endless! Hope I helped!Www@QuestionHome@Com

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You can get inspiration from anywhere!. I mean, J!.K Rowling got the idea of Harry Potter on a train and Stephenie Meyer got the idea of Twilight from a dream!.

I tend to find inspiration in the world around me, music, past diaries, my hopes and dreams, even just thinking about random things!.

As for writers block, the only way that works for me is to seperate myself from all distractions and by writing several pages of absolute trash!. :LWww@QuestionHome@Com

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I find that a relaxing bath or a run/jog along the bridge (where i live) helps me clear my mind of all negative thought
So i can be an open canvas of unlimited potential
then I just open my eyes and see the Inspiration all around me!
The pot holes in the road for example
can lend a blind aid in plot!
for instance A book i once wrote had a similar occurrence whereby the Driver of an SUV hit a pot hole 'That annoying nuisance that threatens our very life! '
and he swerved and hit a small girl !.!.
anyway it goes on and on and eventually it turns out it's his long lost daughter he never knew he had!.
How did i ever manage to come up With that!?
I do not know but one things for certain everything that we perceive
and everything that we Envision around us play a big part in story telling!

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Some writers are blessed with the ability to relax and idea's come!.
I find music to be a distraction!.
Relaxing is the key!.
It is hard to do if you are forcing yourself to think!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Watch movies
Listen to music
Watch House M!.D!.
Dance to techno
Play the piano
Eat a snack
Talk to my cat
Put on my cloak and do some archery
Read
Write a pretend interview for my characters
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Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com

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