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[Bo Peabody]

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[numazawa]

I used to struggle with writer's block, until I realised the problem was all in my head. This was a great relief to me, until I realised further that it meant I was a blockhead. But at least I got square on that.

[VanIslander]

It's a question of priority and perseverance.

Set aside time and stick to it.

I write from 8-11 am Monday to Friday. No exceptions. I manage my life around these three hours. They are as fixed as my work schedule, indeed, they are my work schedule, because writing is working, as I'm made aware during those tough days when writing is more process than product. Teaching is my other job.

[pollyplummer]

If you're serious about writing and really want to put something out, perhaps you should schedule a retreat for yourself for that very purpose. Go to Thailand alone for a couple weeks or something like that. I know it sounds crazy but you could explain your situation to your lady and ask her if you guys could not see each other for a week. During that time you can be focused and make sure that you take advantage of the extra time to write. You have to make room in your life for writing when you're busy. But the reality is that a writer has to write and will write no matter what. That's who he is.

[Imbroglio]

Since 1995.

[mindmetoo]

I live in Northern Seoul my GF down in Anyang. I work at night. I don't do privates. I have plenty of time. I go to Starbucks every morning, drink coffee, and write. Sometimes the best way to motivate yourself to write is take on another project you want to avoid doing.

[articulate_ink]

I attempt to write every day. Because I work from 3 - 11pm, there's usually enough time for me to get some writing done. I'm pretty diligent about it, although my creative output is too slow for a 3-hour session like one of the previous posters mentioned to be feasible. I'm also focused on maintaining my exercise routine, and there are also household chores and errands to take care of. And sometimes the creative juices simply aren't flowing. Writing isn't easy to begin with, and I refuse to create an extra layer of anxiety around it. Each writer has to find his or her own pace, basically.

For what it's worth, I just sold my third book (a novel) and the publisher indicated he would be interested in seeing my fourth (a short fiction collection).

[waterbaby]

[Tiberious aka Sparkles]

The reason I started my blog was because I have very little time to write but needed an outlet for when I do. Of course I could write here, but Dave doesn't like it when I use the F-word. And I use the F-word quite a bit.

Sparkles*_*

[Bo Peabody]

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[waterbaby]