Ask the Author: Blake Powell
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Blake Powell
I find inspiration everywhere. I find it through real-life situations and nature, as well as in books, TV shows, and online. I find it through my reader's comments and in my own mind. I'm an ideas guy, so constantly having new ideas isn't hard; it's the sitting down part that's difficult. It's the execution which is a constant challenge for me.
Blake Powell
I don't believe writer's block is real. I talk about this more in my work but the simplest thing to do when you're stuck is to set a timer for 15 minutes and write. You'd be surprised how easier it is to unclog your mind and generate new ideas when you're in motion and just writing, and doing the thing you said you'd do.
Blake Powell
Being able to choose when to write, and what to write about. I love exploring new territories in my field and breaking new ground with my work. It's fun!
Blake Powell
To remove the 'aspiring' tagline from their mind and just start. You don't become a professional by merely thinking, but doing. Taking small but consistent steps daily will launch you towards the success you crave (think 100 words, not 1000). Start with 15-minute sprints when you can and work up from there. If you have an established habit of writing, it'll be a lot easier to keep going on those hard days when the going gets tough.
Blake Powell
I'm working on a full-length book to be released hopefully sometime this year. It's been exciting for me to condense all of the knowledge I've learned from blogging and running a business into a comprehensive but short book, and I'm learning a lot throughout the process!
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