Ask the Author: Joyce A. Scott
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Joyce A. Scott
It popped into my head and sounded like a great murder mystery idea.
Joyce A. Scott
I enjoy writing so much I don't really need to get inspired. I am inspired.
Joyce A. Scott
My third murder mystery. Having so much fun it's hard to believe I get to write it. :)
Joyce A. Scott
Two things: get firmly established in a writer's critique group, but make sure it's not one of two extremes--people who will say everything you write is golden, or the ones who will tear you down with every word of their critique. Get in a great critique group and your skills will increase exponentially, as long as you know how to take criticism and not reject it, but learn from it. Secondly, keep writing. Don't stop. Don't get discouraged. Every time you put your fingers to the keyboard, or write with a pen or pencil, you're learning and your readers will benefit from your diligence.
Joyce A. Scott
The souls I touch with my stores. Nothing is better than that.
Joyce A. Scott
For me, writer's block came from fear. I think different writers have different triggers, but what I can say is, it's very real. Some people will tell you're just being lazy, all you have to do is write. It's not that simple. What did I do to get over it? I identified the source of the writer's block, faced it, then chose to move on.
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