Ask the Author: Robert A. Wascher
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Robert A. Wascher
For me, it depends upon what might be causing writer's block!
For example, if I'm too tired or too preoccupied with other things to focus on my writing (or my music), then I may need to address these causes directly. For example, I may need to try and get more sleep, or I may need to try and resolve any issues or problems that are distracting me. (Sometimes, a nice workout at the gym can also help if I'm feeling tired or stressed!)
If I am experiencing writer's block for no particular reason, then I may just have to acknowledge that it is not a good time for me to write in that moment, and I will then go on to something else more productive.
In general, I don't think it's a good (or productive) idea to try and "force" something out of yourself, as a writer, if you're not "feeling it" at the moment.
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
For example, if I'm too tired or too preoccupied with other things to focus on my writing (or my music), then I may need to address these causes directly. For example, I may need to try and get more sleep, or I may need to try and resolve any issues or problems that are distracting me. (Sometimes, a nice workout at the gym can also help if I'm feeling tired or stressed!)
If I am experiencing writer's block for no particular reason, then I may just have to acknowledge that it is not a good time for me to write in that moment, and I will then go on to something else more productive.
In general, I don't think it's a good (or productive) idea to try and "force" something out of yourself, as a writer, if you're not "feeling it" at the moment.
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
Robert A. Wascher
There are, perhaps several answers to this question, and different authors may answer differently.
For me, "A Cancer Prevention Guide for the Human Race" was a labor of love that took three years of late nights and weekends to complete. (It was hard work, and took much longer to finish than I had initially estimated!) Once it was completed, however, I knew that this little evidence-based cancer prevention book had the power to save the lives of people around the world, by helping them to lower their cancer risk. Knowing that my book, like my practice as a Surgical Oncologist, could save lives was, by far, the best part of being the author of this book!
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
For me, "A Cancer Prevention Guide for the Human Race" was a labor of love that took three years of late nights and weekends to complete. (It was hard work, and took much longer to finish than I had initially estimated!) Once it was completed, however, I knew that this little evidence-based cancer prevention book had the power to save the lives of people around the world, by helping them to lower their cancer risk. Knowing that my book, like my practice as a Surgical Oncologist, could save lives was, by far, the best part of being the author of this book!
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
Robert A. Wascher
In general, my advice is as follows:
1. Have a compelling or important story to tell.
2. Know the audience that you hope to engage.
3. Try to include something unique or special or distinctive in your work.
4. Pay close attention to spelling and grammar!
5. Read the books of successful authors in the genres that you plan to work within, and carefully analyze their writing style and content. (But don't copy them; make sure that your work is uniquely yours!)
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
1. Have a compelling or important story to tell.
2. Know the audience that you hope to engage.
3. Try to include something unique or special or distinctive in your work.
4. Pay close attention to spelling and grammar!
5. Read the books of successful authors in the genres that you plan to work within, and carefully analyze their writing style and content. (But don't copy them; make sure that your work is uniquely yours!)
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
Robert A. Wascher
At this time, my creative efforts have been shunted more towards composing, recording and producing music, which has left me little time to take on new writing projects, I'm afraid!
I released "Rewind," the first single from the album I have been working on over the past two years, in April of 2014. I expect to release the next single in the fall of 2014!
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
I released "Rewind," the first single from the album I have been working on over the past two years, in April of 2014. I expect to release the next single in the fall of 2014!
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
Robert A. Wascher
For me, time is more of an obstacle than finding inspiration!
Being curious and attentive towards the world around you, and having at least a few passions, will often provide the muse that a writer needs to sit down and tell a story! (Now, if only I had more uninterrupted time available to do some writing...!)
:-)
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
Being curious and attentive towards the world around you, and having at least a few passions, will often provide the muse that a writer needs to sit down and tell a story! (Now, if only I had more uninterrupted time available to do some writing...!)
:-)
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
Robert A. Wascher
There is a great deal of clinical data linking lifestyle factors (which can be changed) to cancer risk, and especially for many of the more lethal types of cancer that are still difficult to cure. As a surgical oncologist and cancer researcher, I am often struck by how much more effective cancer prevention strategies are compared to many of our current cancer therapies.
I wrote "A Cancer Prevention Guide for the Human Race" as part of my outreach and education activities, to provide health conscious lay readers with an evidence-based approach to living a cancer prevention lifestyle.
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
I wrote "A Cancer Prevention Guide for the Human Race" as part of my outreach and education activities, to provide health conscious lay readers with an evidence-based approach to living a cancer prevention lifestyle.
Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS
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