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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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	THE BLACK STONE. Stories for Lovecraftian Summonings: Curated by Raffaele Pezzella by Raffaele Pezzella, Ramsey Campbell, Made in DNA (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 40 ratings — 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
	Bedtime Stories 4.03 avg rating — 34 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
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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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