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Jaques Smit

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in Rundu, Namibia, Namibia

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https://www.ayrul.com

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Fantasy, Mystery, Suspense

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May 2023

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Jaques Smit was born in Rundu Namibia, grew up in South Africa, lived in Asia and Europe working as a game developer before settling with his family in Wellington, New Zealand. While working as a production manager for PikPok, he became a master transformational coach and now supports leaders in creating effective teams. Jaques writes fantasy laced with Positive Psychology, aspiring to create compelling stories that touches the reader. And where better than the harsh setting of a fantasy world to showcases key ideas to support individuals through challenging times.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jaques Smit I have many ways that I manage myself. I can't say that I really have writer's block. I either have a lack of motivation/focus, too many ideas that I …moreI have many ways that I manage myself. I can't say that I really have writer's block. I either have a lack of motivation/focus, too many ideas that I haven't given priority, or a creative challenge that requires a solution I haven't yet thought of.

1. Lack of motivation/focus - I put myself in a room, set a 2 hour timer that I'm not allowed to do anything but stair at the wall or write, then I start by reading the last related chapter I wrote out loud. If I haven't written anything related, or finished reading, I start writing anything, it doesn't matter if it is trash, I just write it anyway. When I'm done, I read it again, and then I decide if I want to rewrite it or keep it.

2. Too many ideas that I haven't given priority, or a creative challenge that requires a solution I haven't yet thought of. For these two I have the same solution. I read the work out loud, ask myself, what is the most important thing to focus on? I don't answer the question, I just go for a walk in the bush. When I come back, my default mode network has done the job, and I simply sit down and start writing.(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Jaques Smit Creating your own worlds and seeing them become alive. It is an amazing privilege to have access to someone else's mind and for them to allow you to c…moreCreating your own worlds and seeing them become alive. It is an amazing privilege to have access to someone else's mind and for them to allow you to create pictures in there. I do my best to take that responsibility seriously, and cut some veggies into the mince. (less)

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Average rating: 4.21 · 38 ratings · 23 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

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The Black Prism (Lightbringer, #1)

by Brent Weeks (Goodreads Author)

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