Another one of those pieces of writing advice that might be hard to achieve, but works well once executed, is stopping yourself in the middle of a segment you really want to write. Much of author life is dragging your feet through all the less exciting chapters and getting to the good stuff. And once…
Sometimes we need a little help with jump-starting our imaginations. And if perusing Craigslist does not yield any helpful results, you can try this tactic instead: Find a trusty dictionary—at the bookstore where I work, we have The Word Nerd Dictionary of Obscure & Enchanting Words by Kaelin Witt, which is perfect for this kind…
Oftentimes when we set out to write a story or a screenplay, dialogue proves difficult to handle. Sometimes it’s unrealistic; sometimes it’s unnecessary. And sometimes it’s too much, usually in the way of serving up exposition to your audience or trying to make issues as crystal clear as possible. But this often bogs down your…
This one is a bit of a group effort. When you find yourself at a point where you’re stuck, and all your other tactics for facing writer’s block have failed, bring someone you trust into the mix. If you are willing, have them read the last few lines you have written (and refrain from providing…
The art of meditation is bringing your mind into your body and releasing focus on everything but the present moment. When you meditate, you are elevated to a different state of mind, and many people practice it in order to relax or to bring clarity to their emotions. However, meditation can be utilized in the…