Ask the Author: Talicha Johnson
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Talicha Johnson
I google how to get over writer's block. And then when that doesn't work I stress out. Or at least I used to. Then I came across an interview with one of my favorite poet's, Amber Tamblyn. She quoted another poet that told her in regards to writer's block that her "muse was sleeping." Suddenly I was okay with those long periods of time where I don't write because when I did force myself to create it was always really bad. Now, if it's not there I don't force it. I focus on something else, like planning the next step in life or even just what's for dinner. I just let it run it's course and when the muse awakens, she lets me know.
Talicha Johnson
The best thing about being a writer would probably be the endless possibilities. It seems as though I can never be bored as long as I've got a way to write down what I can imagine. I love creating characters and letting them evolve on their own, sort of just hanging back and going along for the ride. It ensures a lifetime of entertainment!
Talicha Johnson
The generic answer would be to "keep writing" which is a part of my advice. I'd say in addition to that, keep reading. Submerse yourself inside the art that you are trying to create. There is so much to learn and so many opportunities to grow, don't miss out because you think you may already "know how to" do something. All of us are evolving in our crafts.
Talicha Johnson
I feel like I'm always working on something. Right now I have four different novels at various stages of completion (read: no where near completion) that I tinker with when I get the itch to write. Just today I wrote a new chapter in one of the sci-fi/fantasy books I'm writing. I also edited a poem today that I really think has some potential with a little more work. So I'm always elbow deep in one project or another.
Talicha Johnson
It really just depends. Some days I'm inspired by something I see at the top of my twitter feed, other times it's from a personal situation. At the end of the day it boils down to what sparks the most reaction from me, if it makes me angry, sad, frustrated, elated or just strongly in general it will inspire me.
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