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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Gemma Cartmell A cup of tea helps. Earl grey if I'm going to be precise.
Writer's block is one of those things I get a lot, but I also don't believe is a thing. There…moreA cup of tea helps. Earl grey if I'm going to be precise.
Writer's block is one of those things I get a lot, but I also don't believe is a thing. There are times when I know I have to get my words done, that I have to force myself to write. I find that once I get in once sentence, I'm off. I've done two paragraphs without thinking.
Sometimes, you've got to force yourself. If I'm really stuck however, I will leave my work until the next day. Or if I need to get the work done, I'll have half an hour/an hour break. I'll go for a walk, have a cup of tea, speak to someone. I've phoned a friend up and taken my mind off the work, then gone back to it and I'm fine. Your brain is telling you you're feeling overwhelmed so you need to take the pressure off and remember that this is supposed to be fun. You're supposed to WANT to write, not avoid it.(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Gemma Cartmell I have a lot of freedom. I can write whatever I want and I can make any political, philosophical etc points I want. I can give advice to people that n…moreI have a lot of freedom. I can write whatever I want and I can make any political, philosophical etc points I want. I can give advice to people that need it. I can make people smile, just for a moment. In some way, I can help people with my work.
I am who I am when I write. I am now being paid for the stuff that comes out of my creative, freaky, bizarre brain.
It's also shown my true colours. My work shows a lot about me as a person and through my work, I will find readers that will relate to my work and respect it. And that's a brilliant feeling.(less)

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	Women of the Wild: an anthology by Alex Clarke, Emmy Clarke, Diane Enderby 4.57 avg rating — 7 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
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Almost settled into Glastonbury

Hi everyone,

I'm blogging from my phone today. I've just woken up as I've been very busy these past few days. Lots of unpacking and stuff. It's a shame I don't have my bed in my room. The removal people didn't bring it with them. So whoops. I'm getting a new bed next week thank god. Then I can properly settle.

Whilst in the local library, I've been working on my website. I'm mainly working out what Read more of this blog post »

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