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Russ Trautwig

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Born
in New York City, The United States
May 19

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Thriller, Horror, Mystery

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How do you deal with writer’s block?
Russ Trautwig I count myself among the fortunate few who do not seem to be plagued with this concern. I do spend many sleeples nights rolling plot ideas around in m…moreI count myself among the fortunate few who do not seem to be plagued with this concern. I do spend many sleeples nights rolling plot ideas around in my bed with me so that each new day I've already wrestled with where the story needs to go before I begin writing. I'm not recommending sleeplessness as a mehod for dealing with writer's block just postulating that it is perhaps the reason I have not been bothered with it.(less)
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Russ Trautwig The best thing about being a writer is that it gives me an outlet for all the crazy shit that runs around inside my head. Truth is, once I get them ou…moreThe best thing about being a writer is that it gives me an outlet for all the crazy shit that runs around inside my head. Truth is, once I get them out on paper, I have a separation with them; those thoughts become part of an entity that is unique and detached from me. They have their own existence and I can look in on them from the outside instead of viewing them as part of what's on my inside. It alows me to move on and grow and focus on new thoughts and new challenges and new stories.(less)
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message 7: by Midu
Mar 28, 2020 04:55AM

Midu Hadi Thanks for the invite!


message 6: by Sandra
Mar 11, 2020 09:10PM

Sandra Hi Russ,
Thanks for the friend-invite! :)


message 5: by Sophia
Mar 03, 2020 01:55PM

Sophia Thanks for friending me, Russ!

See you around GR!


message 4: by Majenta
Feb 24, 2020 09:41AM

Majenta Hello, Russ! Thank you for contacting me! I like the way you answered the "writer's block" and "best thing about being a writer/author" questions! Have a great day and week. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Blessings, peace, and hope to you.
Best wishes from Majenta


message 3: by Russ
Feb 19, 2020 07:03AM

Russ Trautwig Olivia wrote: "Hi,

Thanks for the FR! it's so cool to be friends with an author! Happy reading! :)"

Thanks Olivia, great to be friends with you as well . . .


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Ꮗ€♫◗☿ ❤️ ilikebooksbest.com ❤️ Russ,
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message 1: by Olivia's Bookish Places & Spaces
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Olivia's Bookish Places & Spaces Hi,

Thanks for the FR! it's so cool to be friends with an author! Happy reading! :)


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