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Alessandro Reale
Taking time off. You don't have to drill away day after day, hour after hour, with no breaks. It's okay to take a day off every once in a while. Hell, take an entire week off if you need it. Once you step away from your work and give yourself time to refuel, you can come back with a fresh perspective.
But make sure you don't take TOO much time off. As I always say, writing is like a muscle. The more time you take off, the weaker it becomes. I'd say a week-long break should be the maximum. After that, it's time to get back to writing. If you're still experiencing writer's block, try working on something else. Write a blog post, tackle another part of the story, do some editing. Just make sure you're doing something related to writing to keep those creative juices flowing.
But make sure you don't take TOO much time off. As I always say, writing is like a muscle. The more time you take off, the weaker it becomes. I'd say a week-long break should be the maximum. After that, it's time to get back to writing. If you're still experiencing writer's block, try working on something else. Write a blog post, tackle another part of the story, do some editing. Just make sure you're doing something related to writing to keep those creative juices flowing.
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