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Hi, my name is Cintia and I'm from Argentina. Being a writer is what I want the most in this world, nothing makes me happier than writing, but I'm more and more frustrated with each passing day, because I've been blocked for 3 years. And it is not that I have an unfinished story. I have NOTHING AT ALL. A blank page in front of me, that only makes me sadder... Is there a way to overcome this? How do you handle it?

Wendy Potocki Hi Cintia -- Sorry I didn't see your message before this.

Writing is the best way to solve your problem. I know, I know, you just said that you can't …moreHi Cintia -- Sorry I didn't see your message before this.

Writing is the best way to solve your problem. I know, I know, you just said that you can't write, that you're blocked, but you asked a question, right? To do that, you wrote down the question and posted it. So just sit down and write something else -- a story you want to work on for instance.

I'm betting that you initially stopped yourself from writing. It happens when we're trying to be too perfect, or find just the right word. Every time you stop yourself, you're building a wall. It's why I never do that the first time around. I just get the story down.

So force yourself write a paragraph. It can be the most godawful paragraph anyone has ever written, but it'll be a start. Save that in a .doc and open it the next day. Very important: save the .doc and make it a second version. Fear of losing what we write by making changes also stops us sometimes. That's a big thing for me. It's why each time I write, I save it as another version. I feel safe that if I want to go back to another version, I can.

At this point, if you want to edit the paragraph, go ahead. It'll get your feet wet and in the mood to write the second paragraph. Remember, just let it go. Don't get your critical mind involved in the process. Oh, and if you get dialogue between characters or an ending, write it down. Don't be concerned with going out of order. You'll get it sorted out, but when you get dialogue, an idea, a description of a scene, always write it down.

So don't judge yourself ... don't expect anything to be perfect the first time around. It's like keeping an eagle on a leash and expecting it to soar. Can't be done. And if keep that eagle tethered long enough, you're actually training it to stay on the ground. It means when you take the leash off, it'll just sit there ... looking at you. You'll be like, "Fly already!" and wondering how it got that way when it was the leash all along.

Hope this helped. Thanks for the question and good luck. (less)

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Wendy Potocki I get inspired by ideas. Every once in awhile, a delicious one pops into my head. It spurs me to write a story about it. Or sometimes it happens in th…moreI get inspired by ideas. Every once in awhile, a delicious one pops into my head. It spurs me to write a story about it. Or sometimes it happens in the middle of a story, like the one I'm writing now. It's a twist on a twist and I had no idea it was going to happen. I'm only ten chapters from the finish of this book, and this invigorated me to complete it. I can't wait to flesh out the idea and give the story this unexpected turn. (less)

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	The Man with the Blue Hat 3.26 avg rating — 107 ratings — published 2010 — 3 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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Today was another writing day for me. A day editing my finished story and polishing it like a diamond. But it wasn’t just another day … it turned out to be extraordinary.

I headed to my usual spot at a favorite coffee shop and was about a half hour into editing my novel when this man commented on my “office.” My workspace has become a joke, but then I’ve become a fixture in that spot. I laughed and

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message 17: by Wendy

Nov 28, 2020 09:38AM

A plot of ground in Prescott Park is messing with Cal Hart’s head. Children don’t just disappear after being pushed into barren soil, but one did. It's enough for him to initiate a quest for answers as if his life depends on it, and the problem is—it does.

Come play in the DIRT. It's my newest release and it's FREE! Just click on the link and venture into the world of classic horror. Written with nightmares in mind, if the suspense doesn’t get you, the ending will. https://bit.ly/BUYDIRT

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message 16: by Wendy

Nov 18, 2020 05:43AM

Hey all! Very happy to announce my latest work of horror DIRT is up and running. DIRT is a suspense/thriller about the 'place where nothing grows' and is just waiting to give you a bad case of nightmares. It is enrolled in KU for those who prefer their reading FREE so please download your copy now. In other words, keep your mind off reality and on DIRT. Ha! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08... Thanks

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message 15: by Wendy (last edited Nov 01, 2017 11:15AM)

Nov 01, 2017 11:15AM

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Oct 21, 2016 06:53AM

Hey, still time to win a SIGNED PRINT COPY of the soon-to-be-published THE SECRET LIFE OF SOULS by Mr. Jack Ketchum!!! If you're a horror lover, you'll want this in your collection. Here's the link to enter to win. Good luck to all!

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message 10: by Wendy

Dec 21, 2013 11:38AM

THRILL is in the hands my my beta readers and getting great feedback. Hope to start a giveaway here on GR so people can experienced this chill-a-minute horror ride!

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message 9: by Wendy

Apr 08, 2013 08:39AM

BLACK ADAGIO is proofed and ready to go. Have new cover for it that is making me very excited to publish. Hope everyone that wants a copy has entered the giveaway.

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message 8: by Wendy

Mar 21, 2012 12:55PM

Douglas, why thank you so much! Nicest thing someone has said in quite a while! Thanks!

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Mar 21, 2012 11:29AM

Wendy, pleasure having you as a Goodreads friend.
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message 6: by Wendy

Mar 09, 2012 08:28AM

Oh, snap! I won another book!!! So psyched!!! This one is Money - The Betty Chronicles by A.J. Mahler. Looks so good. Currently reading my first win Girl Next Door: A Mystery by Brad Parks. Doing happy dance right now! Thank you Goodreads!

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message 5: by Wendy

Mar 01, 2012 07:36AM

OMG! So excited! I won Brad Parks' Girl Next Door: A Mystery. I love murder mysteries and hope this one is as good as it sounds! Thank you Goodreads!

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message 4: by Wendy

Mar 01, 2012 07:34AM

Hi Matthew -

Definitely with Addune: The Vampire's Game. Furiously editing others so they're safe for consumption!

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Mar 04, 2011 04:30PM