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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Russell Smeaton I don't sweat it. I know some people will sit down and create habits for writing, and if this works for you, then brilliant. For me, if nothing is flo…moreI don't sweat it. I know some people will sit down and create habits for writing, and if this works for you, then brilliant. For me, if nothing is flowing, I'll go do something else. Maybe play the drums, maybe make a picture. I'm lucky to approach writing as a hobby and as such, I have to enjoy the process. Therefore, I go with the flow. When the mood takes me, I'll go with that. If not, all good, time for walk!(less)

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Russell Smeaton My most recent book is a collection of short stories. Ideas come from everywhere - walking around, looking at what's going on. Sometimes the best idea…moreMy most recent book is a collection of short stories. Ideas come from everywhere - walking around, looking at what's going on. Sometimes the best ideas come to me when I'm walking along, and then looking back. Other times, I'll walk to the beach (I'm lucky to live within walking distance of the beautiful North Sea), sit down and have a good think. I like to bounce ideas around in my head, see which ones make sense or which ones sound interesting. After that, I'll see if I can turn those ideas into words and then into stories. Something like that, anyway!(less)

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Average rating: 4.28 · 139 ratings · 47 reviews · 18 distinct works

	Bedtime Stories 4.06 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2019 — 5 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
	Test Patterns by Duane Pesice (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Matthew M. Bartlett (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), John Claude Smith (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.06 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2017 — 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
	Apples & Snail Trails 3.88 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2019 — 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
	Residents of Innsmouth it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	Weird Fiction Quarterly: Winter 2022 by Russell Smeaton (Goodreads Author), Jay Sturner (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — 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
	Patron Tales 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	Weird Fiction Quarterly: Spring by Russell Smeaton (Goodreads Author), Chris J. Karr 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 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
	Weird Fiction Quarterly - Summer 2023 by Russell Smeaton (Goodreads Author), Sarah Walker (Editor), Nora B. Peevy it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 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
	Pumpkins by Russell Smeaton (Goodreads Author), Phil Breach, Ash Brockwell 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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Russell Smeaton rated a book it was amazing The Empire of the Moon and Stars and Other Stories by Simon Bleaken (Goodreads Author)	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
This book contains previously published stories by Simon, collated into one collection and themed into three categories: past, present and future. No stranger to Simons work, I was very much excited to get a copy of this and last night I finally fini ...more
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Russell Smeaton rated a book it was amazing Diabolique by John Paul Fitch	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
After reading several short stories from John in various anthologies, I was eager to pick this book and get stuck in. Last night I finished the last story and so I thought it about time to give it the proper review it needs. Firstly, you'll notice peo ...more
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