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26 questions linked to/from Help! I've got Writer's Block
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I have this story all planned out, why can't I write it? [duplicate]
I have written out two full manuscripts for this story. They are completed. Then I met the actress that the lead character was inspired by. She likes the character she mentions to me if I write it as ...
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OCD Writing Techniques
When I was a kid, I could sit down put the pencil to the paper and the words would just flow; then I was diagnosed with OCD and things started changing for me. The words don't flow anymore, and ...
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Writers block: Lost momentum, can't write even a sentence
I've been writing a story for almost half a year. I worked on it almost every day because I really like doing it, but now that I have been away for a month on a vacation I can't seem to write a single ...
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What are the reasons behind Writer's block?
I read the question Help! I've got Writer's Block which explains solutions to the problem. I was wondering why someone gets writer's block?
Is it anxiety? Is it due to the fact that the ...
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How to invoke my creative side without investing too much time?
I suck at writing. There, I admitted it.
More often than not, I find my self staring at a blank moleskine page, or the blinking cursor. You see, the problem lies not in writing itself, but ...
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Real, serious and based on personal experience idea, but no previous practice. Where to begin?
Since my childhood I have had a secret dream to write my own story or even a novel. I have always enjoyed reading books and writing compositions. However, I never had enough courage to start writing ...
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How do I overcome my anxiety of writing again?
You would note the use of the word 'again' in the title of my question.
I wrote a number of short stories many years ago. This was when I was doing my first degree (in literature) just after high ...
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How to become a productive/accomplished writer?
I prefer writing short stories. Over the years, I have learnt many essential skills that I employ in my work. I believe (and this is my personal assessment) that my stories are of good quality (i.e ...
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What is a discovery writer?
From an answer to this question: How do I successfully structure a long fiction piece?
I think I can infer the meaning from the usage but some elaboration would be helpful.
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Where should I start if I'm feeling the urge to write something? [duplicate]
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Help! I've got Writer's Block
For the past few weeks I have had this "itch" to write something - anything. As soon as I try to put pen to paper, though, my mind goes ...
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