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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Maurice Breslow Let me say, first, that I don't really like the term "writer's block." It implies that a writer is totally unable to write, anything. Of course, there…moreLet me say, first, that I don't really like the term "writer's block." It implies that a writer is totally unable to write, anything. Of course, there may be some psychological reason why a writer becomes blocked (the Russian composer Rachmaninov experienced this during his career), but I take the term to refer to the writer hitting a temporary dead-end in a particular piece he or she is writing, an impasse, but not an overall block.
That being the case, when that's happened to me I will generally keep trying for a while, but at some point will simply stop work on the piece, let it lie, and turn to other writing, often in a different format entirely. After a while, when I sense that now might be the time, I will return to the piece I was having trouble with. Often, new ideas about it will have come to mind in the period I was away from it, one of which might be the clue to the way out of the difficulty. And even if not, just seeing the piece cold after the time away, I will almost always see it differently, including the part where I was 'blocked.' I think the important thing in all this is to be able to walk away from the piece for a while, to know when to do it, to let it and yourself breathe. (less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Maurice Breslow The best thing(s) about being a writer?
The opportunity to let your mind and imagination go anywhere, on any subject, in any period, and then to be a…moreThe best thing(s) about being a writer?
The opportunity to let your mind and imagination go anywhere, on any subject, in any period, and then to be able to actually do something about it. Like, write it! In any way you want to.
The necessary self-discipline, concentration, and drive to the finish.
The chance to connect with the mind and imagination of others, your readers. (less)

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