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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Romaine Washington There are three things that I do when writer’s block is an issue: stream of consciousness writing, detailed description on an item or event, going to …moreThere are three things that I do when writer’s block is an issue: stream of consciousness writing, detailed description on an item or event, going to an open mic or reading a poet whose work I enjoy.(less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Romaine Washington Read - read - read. Be an active reader. As you read a particular work or book, read it first for the enjoyment of what it offers. The next time you r…moreRead - read - read. Be an active reader. As you read a particular work or book, read it first for the enjoyment of what it offers. The next time you read the work, look at how it is put together and what made it interesting to read. Look at the language and syntax and the literary devices that were used and what they did in making the reading pleasurable and impactful.

Writing leaves you vulnerable because you are exposing a part pf your inner self to the world and possible criticism form strangers; building a support group with a common interest is invaluable.

Take classes, go to workshops, read about how to write and then Write - write - write. Writing is often thought of as a solitary craft, but actually it is a communal experience. First the writer is communing with ideas, and expressing them, but it doesn't mean anything if no one else understands what you have written. Therefore, it is also good to either be part of a workshop or class to gain support, guidance, connections, inspiration and invaluable information. In turn you get to share resources, information and guidance with other people. This also helps build confidence in your craft. (less)

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	Purgatory Has an Address 4.67 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2021 — 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
	Sirens in Her Belly 4.50 avg rating — 6 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
	Accolades: A Women Who Submit Anthology by Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera (Managing Editor), Rachael Warecki (Managing Editor), Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo (Genre Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 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
	These Black Bodies Are... by Romaine Washington (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Romaine Washington (Goodreads Author) (editor), Klarissa Conner (Assistant Editor) 4.50 avg rating — 4 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
	These Black Bodies Are... by Romaine Washington (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Klarissa Conner (Assistant Editor), Marcus Muscato (Assistant Editor) 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
	Red water blue flame by Romaine Washington (Goodreads Author), Reginald Washington 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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	Cholla Needles 88 by Cholla Needles, Romaine Washington (Goodreads Author) (editor), Jennifer Kane (Goodreads Author) (illustrator) 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
	The Longest Night: Words from the Winter Solstice by Lydia Theon Ware i, Ginger M Galloway (editor), Romaine Washington (Goodreads Author) (contributor) 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
	Cholla Needles 102: The Soft Power Edition by Cholla Needles, Romaine Washington (Goodreads 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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“Don’t try to make life a mathematics problem with yourself in the center and everything coming out equal. When you’re good, bad things can still happen. And if you’re bad, you can still be lucky.”
― Barbara Kingsolver, The Poisonwood Bible

tags: life, unfairness

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“Writers don't write from experience, although many are hesitant to admit that they don't. ...If you wrote from experience, you'd get maybe one book, maybe three poems. Writers write from empathy.”
― Nikki Giovanni

tags: writing

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