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Jill Shultz

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Brooklyn, New York, The United States

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http://www.JillShultz.com

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Science Fiction, Fantasy

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July 2011

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Jill Shultz is a novelist, freelance editor, and writing coach. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Cornell University and M.S.T. in Environmental Sciences from Antioch University. For most of her career, she zigzagged between environmental and arts organizations; some of the strange but true consequences can be found on her website, http://www.JillShultz.com. ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jill Shultz If I can't write at all, then I try to change my perspective, usually by spending time outdoors. If I'm struggling with a particular scene, then I may…moreIf I can't write at all, then I try to change my perspective, usually by spending time outdoors. If I'm struggling with a particular scene, then I may switch to another scene, or even an entirely different form of writing. Switching things up, relaxing, inspiring myself with other arts (especially music), or brainstorming with a friend.

Above all, try to remember that confusion and discomfort are a natural part of learning, and writing is a form of discovery. I know it feels terrible! Try not to dwell on that.

I'm so very sorry that it's taken such a long time for me to answer! I hadn't received any questions for a long time and hadn't checked. Promise to do better now!(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Jill Shultz Two things: getting the chance to interview really fascinating people (most recently, a wolf biologist) and when the characters really come alive and …moreTwo things: getting the chance to interview really fascinating people (most recently, a wolf biologist) and when the characters really come alive and I hear their voices clearly in my head, sometimes even dream about them.

So sorry it's taken such a ridiculously long time for me to answer! I hadn't received questions for a long time and forgot to check. Promise to do better now.(less)

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Average rating: 3.79 · 78 ratings · 35 reviews · 4 distinct works

	Angel on the Ropes 3.63 avg rating — 65 ratings — published 2013 — 4 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
	The Prophecy by Heidi Hanley (Goodreads Author), Jill Shultz (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Donna Therrien (Illustrator) 4.24 avg rating — 25 ratings — 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
	Story Behind the Book : Volume 2 by Kristijan Meic (Editor), Ivana Steiner (Editor), Neal Asher (Goodreads Author) 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	We Happy Few by Jill Shultz (Goodreads Author), Erika Harper (Illustrator) 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2013 — 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

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Updates to Boskone Schedule

I've been added to another panel (Alien Artifacts) and the time of my book signing was changed. Corrections shown in the other post, with my full schedule.

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“Dare to succeed! And fail boldly.”
― Jill Shultz, Angel on the Ropes

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“She was certain of love. Beyond that? She wasn’t convinced of God’s existence, or even that it was an important question. Ethics could just as easily be grounded in logic.”
― Jill Shultz, Angel on the Ropes

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