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Video: The Myth of Writer’s Block, an interview with Gerald M. Weinberg

November 14, 2010 by HowToWriteShop 1 Comment

Gerald M. Weinberg talks to law students about writer’s block. In this interview, Jerry debunks the myth that prevents so many would-be writers from actually writing. He gives examples of what to do when you think you’re “blocked.” Gerald M. Weinberg (Jerry) writes “nerd novels,” available as eBooks at his web site or on Kindle. … [Read more…]

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Video: How to Beat Writer’s Block and Daily Challenges, Mystery Author Stephen J. Cannell

November 7, 2010 by HowToWriteShop 3 Comments

Short video from mystery author, Stephen J. Cannell on what he believes causes writer’s block. In this video Stephen J. Cannell discusses how he faces daily challenges by keeping honest with his writing, plotting with his head and writing with his heart. Books by Stephen J. Cannell:

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Techniques to Break Through Writer’s Block

November 3, 2010 by Lori Devoti 1 Comment
break through writer's block

Every November NanoWrimo rolls around and writers everywhere look for ways to crank out the pages as fast as they can…faster than your muse may want to move. Inevitably at some point you will find your fingers slowing and the words stopping, and you will be looking for a way to break through writer’s block. Why wait … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Writing Life Tagged: invention strategies, NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, writer's block

National Novel Writing Month: Lonely No More

November 1, 2010 by Kathy Steffen 1 Comment

Think of a writer. What do you see? A solitary figure scribbling away in a musty garret? A lone figure on a beach or writing in a cabin in the woods? Sure, writing can be a lonely, introspective undertaking, but these days—even if you live in a remote area—you can receive encouragement and meet others … [Read more…]

Posted in: Inspiration, Writing Life Tagged: fiction, inspiration, NaNo, NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month, nonfiction, writer's block, writing, writing life, writing tools
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