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Grace Olson Writer's block exists in the brain. It doesn't have to be real! It's literally a state of mind and who controls your mind? You do!
Grace Olson It's really fun! I love writing!
Grace Olson Don't wait for inspiration and don't be a 'typical artist' - only writing when you feel moved to write. You are more likely to succeed if you make a regular time for writing.
Make a clear plan for what your book is about. Work with a good literary consultant to ensure it reads as well as it can.
Set up your social media before you complete your MS so that you have an audience ready before it's published.
Grace Olson The sequel to The Yard...
Grace Olson I remember the wise words of my aunty Joan, herself a published author. "Bum in seat, laptop open, get writing for at least one hour a day. Don't whimsy around waiting for inspiration or you will never succeed!"
Grace Olson From my life! My book, The Yard, is based on actual experiences

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