Ask the Author: A. Michael Schwarz
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A. Michael Schwarz
Research will handle writers block. Also reading will recharge your writer's engine.
A. Michael Schwarz
When the story writes itself. Often, the story will reveal itself bit by bit. You can't know how connected the beginning is, before you get to the end. However, when you get to the end and see how connected it all is, its a thing of wonder and joy and spirituality.
A. Michael Schwarz
Write! Read! Write, read, write, read, read books on writing, write, read, write, read. Think of yourself a a musician and your craft as the instrument you play, now practice. As in write new stuff, not editing and re-writing your old stuff all the time. You learn writing in stages, little by little if you practice your craft and learn from others who have succeeded. But only use the advice from others if it helps you, otherwise toss it. That which helps you write more and better is good. That which cripples your forward progress is bad. Don't think too hard, create. Creating is higher than thinking. We all try to puzzle out our plots and nitty gritty, but don't forget to let go and trust your process. The only difference between you and the other guy is that you have the courage to do it.
A. Michael Schwarz
Currently I am working on a fantasy epic. An Other World piece, asking the question, what if your alter ego was a god in another world?
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