Ask the Author: Allie Bates
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Allie Bates
What is writer's block?
Here's the thing—when you hit the wall, write something else. If you're working on a story, leap to another part of the story. Do some writing exercises. Read a great author. The wheels in your head are always going. Avoid garbage. Garbage in, garbage out.
Here's the thing—when you hit the wall, write something else. If you're working on a story, leap to another part of the story. Do some writing exercises. Read a great author. The wheels in your head are always going. Avoid garbage. Garbage in, garbage out.
Allie Bates
When it works, it's good for the soul. It's not always so great for the physique.
Allie Bates
Read. Write. Edit. Repeat.
Allie Bates
Currently on a sequel of Earthchild. A link to a couple of page is right here: http://www.alliebates.com/writing/wat... In the current draft, I have toned down the description a little. I know, it is over the top.
Allie Bates
Writing professionally isn't about inspiration. It's about butt in chair. The inspiration comes when you get it right. You can feel when it's happening. Everything just works. :)
Allie Bates
My most recent book was ghostwriting and the ideas weren't mine at all. Of course, it's not connected to me at all, and there's no telling what book it is. :)
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