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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Emily Dale I clean my house or de-clutter a wardrobe or something. Doing that to music also helps. I find physical activity tends to unlock my thoughts but somet…moreI clean my house or de-clutter a wardrobe or something. Doing that to music also helps. I find physical activity tends to unlock my thoughts but sometimes, you just need to leave the writing for a bit too. If I'm having trouble with dialogue, I'll 'talk' the dialogue out in the car or shower, as if I'm rehearsing a part in a play etc (and hoping people think I'm on a phone call). Saying it out loud lets you know if it sounds silly.(less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Emily Dale Keep going. Don't stop writing, if that is what you want to do. Find time in your day to pursue it, even if it's just thinking about it. Hard work, de…moreKeep going. Don't stop writing, if that is what you want to do. Find time in your day to pursue it, even if it's just thinking about it. Hard work, determination and persistence will take you further than talent (although, talent helps). I found that doing a university degree in writing, really helped me to gain confidence and a skill set that I would not have developed otherwise. While a degree may be too much for some people, look at short courses or festivals with writing workshops to improve your writing. And be polite, kind and professional when you pursue a publisher or peer review.(less)

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	The Fray 4.28 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2018 — 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 Archaeology of Place and Space in the West by Emily Dale (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Carolyn L. White (Goodreads Author) (Editor) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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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