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Chris Mills

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in Van Wert, The United States

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Science Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller

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Chris Mills was born and raised in Van Wert, Ohio. He attended the University of Toledo where he majored in Communication Broadcast Management with a Minor in English Writing. He graduated in 2011 with honors.
He later moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana where he married his wife Sarah. They have three beautiful children together.
Since childhood, he has been writing consistently to develop a style and worlds to explore.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Chris Mills Writer's block is a pain. It isn't fun to suddenly be stuck, especially when it feels like I must push through or finish. I've learned these are the t…moreWriter's block is a pain. It isn't fun to suddenly be stuck, especially when it feels like I must push through or finish. I've learned these are the times I really have to accept taking a break. I can mess around as much as I want to come up with something to break through, and it will only end up frustrating me or bring about bad ideas that I will later regret. I've done that many times.
I will generally find something else to do and try not to think about the block. Being away from the issues helps to relax my brain. I will sometimes play video games, watch a tv series, or even read what I can. Inspiration can be found eventually.
If I come back much later and still don't know what to do, that's when I start to evaluate the story in general. Sometimes things just don't work and there is no magical fix. It's hard to admit when an idea won't work and is only a struggle, but it allows me to start over with something new or find a new approach to something that clearly hasn't been working. (less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Chris Mills Learn to be critical. That is my biggest advice to anyone aspiring to write. Most people aren't. It's the honest truth, and I know it firsthand. I had…moreLearn to be critical. That is my biggest advice to anyone aspiring to write. Most people aren't. It's the honest truth, and I know it firsthand. I had an ego and felt what I had was unique. I knew perhaps there would be people who did not like what I wrote, but I had the mindset where I really didn't care. That's where I was wrong.
It matters that someone sees issues with your story and yours style. They are a voice. Take time to evaluate what they are saying. Perhaps they are right.
Learning to see the flaws in your own work will make your critical. I hope every writer can come to a point where they finished a book, look back through it, and say, 'that sucks.' That might sound harsh, but it is good. You will improve.
I have inspired to improve based on good input. Not everyone's input will matter as much after evaluation. Those who help you improve, give you new insight and aren't bashing you as a writer.
Be critical.(less)

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The Struggle Writing Inner Darkness

They say that some writer’s personality shifts in order to write a book. That could easily be stated that a certain mindset must come to write a specific book. I have heard stories of authors who are scared of some of their greatest works. They weren’t themselves during it. The same goes for some actors who take up a role.
Inner Darkness was a challenge for me. I had written prior versions to it th Read more of this blog post »

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Published on November 27, 2019 11:25 • Tags: bipolar, inner-darkness, struggles

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