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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Carolyn S. Spiro So far I don't think I've dealt with that --not to say that I haven't been swamped by insecurity and fear of failure. I deal with that regularly. But …moreSo far I don't think I've dealt with that --not to say that I haven't been swamped by insecurity and fear of failure. I deal with that regularly. But it's also something I've devised a plan to handle... (the subject of my non-fiction book) The thing is, as long as I can use a computer, I'm never "blocked"-- it might be garbage but at least it's something. I guess if I don't worry that everything I write should be perfect, I don't get blocked. I think writer's block is a consequence of insecurity -- it's when you are too judgmental to allow anything but perfection to flow from your brain to the page. Stop trying to be perfect––it's a waste of time and people will hate you anyway... :-) What matters is to write for yourself and deal with making it better later. IMHO(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Carolyn S. Spiro Jeeez, the best thing about being a writer, what's the best thing about being alive?
I can write what I want, anywhere, and every day.
I can write w…moreJeeez, the best thing about being a writer, what's the best thing about being alive?
I can write what I want, anywhere, and every day.
I can write while I'm alone, or while talking on the phone.
Writing keeps me company, in my head where none can see,
I can say the things I feel, to the jerks, the chiefs, the heels
By the time it took to write them, I have calmed, don't need to fight them.
When all is done and said, all those stories in my head
need a reader to enjoy them, and I'll gladly write some more of 'em.
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	Divided Minds: Twin Sisters and Their Journey Through Schizophrenia by Pamela Spiro Wagner (Goodreads Author), Carolyn S. Spiro (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3,148 ratings — published 2005 — 15 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
	How We Got Barb Back: The Story of My Sister's Reawakening After 30 Years of Schizophrenia by Margaret Hawkins, Carolyn S. Spiro (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 102 ratings — published 2010 — 7 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