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Roland Mann

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Roland Mann is a writer, editor, speaker, and professor. As writer, he is best known for his work on Cat & Mouse, a comic which ran for nearly two years, garnered critical acclaim and led Roland to other work. Other titles Roland wrote include Rocket Ranger, Miss Fury, Planet of the Apes: Blood of the Apes, Krey and Demon’s Tails.

As editor, Roland is best known for his time as a Malibu/Marvel Comics editor where he edited The Protectors line of comics and many Ultraverse titles. While there, he developed a knack for finding and promoting new and budding creative talent. Roland also served as Editor and Publisher of Silverline, a line of independent comics that included such titles as Switchblade and The Scary Book.

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Roland Mann I don't believe in writer's block. Oh sure, I believe writers can reach an impasse in a story and get "stuck," but that's not the same as writer's blo…moreI don't believe in writer's block. Oh sure, I believe writers can reach an impasse in a story and get "stuck," but that's not the same as writer's block. I find writer's block to really be "writer's too-lazy to work." The reason is that most writers I know have multiple projects going at once. If they get stuck in one, they put it aside and work on a different one. Generally, the place they were stuck "fixes" itself while they're working on the other thing. If a writer has only ONE story...they're in for a very short writing career.
Other things I do when I find motivation a problem, though, is read, read, read. I find reading things I like inspires me to BIC (BUTT IN CHAIR!).(less)
Roland Mann I get inspired by reading. If I read something really good, it makes me want to do better and write better. Of course, if I read something really bad,…moreI get inspired by reading. If I read something really good, it makes me want to do better and write better. Of course, if I read something really bad, it encourages me not to make the same mistakes that writer made. The more I read, the more I feel like writing!(less)
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The mythic writer’s block

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Roland Mann You mean...you weren't already here?
If that is the case, Goodreads LIED to me. They asked if I wanted to connect to friends ALREADY on Goodreads! Grrrr. Sorry...but you're welcome! :)

Eligah wrote: "Hi Roland:

Thanks for the 'GOODREADS' connection! This is something I always wanted and needed!

Happy Holidays and Sincerest Wishes,

Eligah"



Eligah Boykin jr. Hi Roland:

Thanks for the 'GOODREADS' connection! This is something I always wanted and needed!

Happy Holidays and Sincerest Wishes,

Eligah


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