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James Rourke By writing! That probably doesn't solve very helpful. I have discovered that writer's block is a form of paralysis by analysis, so just write. Most of…moreBy writing! That probably doesn't solve very helpful. I have discovered that writer's block is a form of paralysis by analysis, so just write. Most of what anyone writes will altered through the proofreading/editing process so if some of your writing is merely gibberish to get your creative juices flowing...that's fine! Besides, sometimes great ideas spill out of us when we least expect it! (less)

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James Rourke Accept criticism and correction. We love what we write, but it doesn't mean our first (or our tenth) draft is beyond reproach. Write and rewrite...get…moreAccept criticism and correction. We love what we write, but it doesn't mean our first (or our tenth) draft is beyond reproach. Write and rewrite...get to know your characters, plot, worlds, conflicts, etc. through, not just the isolation of writing, but by collaborating with talented, trusted people. And accept questions. If someone reads your work and something isn't clear to them, the problem could be your manuscript lacks clarity. Be humble.(less)

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Average rating: 4.02 · 49 ratings · 24 reviews · 9 distinct works • Similar authors

	Out Of The Basement 3.89 avg rating — 18 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Eternal Struggle: Two Worlds. One War 4.79 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stone Souls 3.80 avg rating — 10 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Comic Book Curriculum: Using Comics to Enhance Learning and Life 2.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From My Classroom to Yours: Reflections on Teaching 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2007 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	You can't take my king: A beginner's guide to chess really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Claire's Dilemmas: The Life of a Student Nurse by Marlene Ritchie, James Rourke (Goodreads Author) (Illustrator) did not like it 1.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From My Classroom to Yours: Reflections on Teaching by James Rourke (2007-04-09) by James Rourke (Goodreads Author), Unknown Author 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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