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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Lorin Neikirk I'm usually working on several things at the same time, several different things. Around my home we have a running joke, "hurry up and be creative!" C…moreI'm usually working on several things at the same time, several different things. Around my home we have a running joke, "hurry up and be creative!" Creativity can't be forced, although skill can be refined and enriched by developing positive habits (such as writing every day), That creativity is, by nature, inspired. The way I overcome issues with writers block is having several things in the works that touch on different interests I have or areas of my life. In this way, if I don't feel inspired to work on, say, the relationship book, I can work on the memoir or whatever else is sitting on the desk, so to speak.

That said, there are times that I don't feel like writing, which is very different from writers block. I suffer from PTSD, so sometimes the important task at hand is simply living my life. When you have the level of flexibility that being a writer affords, it's important to remember to take care of yourself when you need to. The wonderful thing about writing being an art is that often it is the act of writing, expressing, which can improve our lives.(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Lorin Neikirk Writing is it's own reward, so the best thing about writing is the act of writing. Writing is an art, and like a painter, it's the process that brings…moreWriting is it's own reward, so the best thing about writing is the act of writing. Writing is an art, and like a painter, it's the process that brings the most joy and the rest is icing on the cake.

Aside from that, for me the best thing about being an author is being able to help more people by reaching a larger audience. I love to give personalized assistance, but it's also quite humbling when you can take the knowledge and expertise that you have and touch many more people. Along a similar vein, receiving positive feedback for what I write is extremely rewarding. It can be a little daunting too! When your words have a profound effect, your responsibility grows. Positive feedback is another person's acknowledgment that you did a good job. And that is something that I truly love. (less)

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	My Little Social Story About Understanding Autism 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2009 — 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
	Ten Reasons 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2010	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
	Talking, Following Directions, And Disruptions In Class: Three Learning Stories For School really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2009	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
	"...But that Another Story!": My Autistic Insight on Einstein's Brain, Giving Good Blog and Occasional Distractibility really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2009	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
	Jack's Fantastic World: 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2009	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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