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How do you deal with writer’s block?

James Sabata I do not believe in writer's block, so it's really easy to deal with. It only gets in your way if you let it. If you don't believe in it, it can never…moreI do not believe in writer's block, so it's really easy to deal with. It only gets in your way if you let it. If you don't believe in it, it can never get in your way. I'm always working on multiple projects. If one isn't working, I go to the next. Work on what IS working while still juggling to ensure your hit deadlines, and you'll be solid.

Writers always think they need inspiration, but the truth is that most just need discipline. It's my belief that if it's important to you, you'll find a way to finish it. If it's not, you'll find a great excuse. Writer's block seems to be as good an excuse as any other for many writers but I feel we do a great injustice to people who are just starting out by convincing them that this monster exists. Let's teach them how to be productive instead. They can figure out how to make excuses on their own.(less)

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James Sabata Never stop learning. You don't know everything. Stephen Kind doesn't know everything. Attend conferences. Talk to other writers. Read things outside o…moreNever stop learning. You don't know everything. Stephen Kind doesn't know everything. Attend conferences. Talk to other writers. Read things outside of your comfort zone. Read things you don't agree with.

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	Fat Camp 3.83 avg rating — 238 ratings — published 2018 — 5 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 Cassowary 3.91 avg rating — 33 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
	Shadows in the Stacks: A Horror Anthology by James Sabata (Goodreads Author), Jamie Flanagan, Laurel Hightower (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 21 ratings	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
	Shattered & Splintered by James Sabata (Goodreads Author) (Editor, Contributor), Laurel Hightower (Goodreads Author) (Editor, Contributor), Gwendolyn Kiste (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.64 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	WhoDunnHer??: A Raunchy Murder Mystery 4.25 avg rating — 4 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
	Zer0: Lancaster's Greatest Supervillain 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 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
	Pocket Book of Doom 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	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 Javelina it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 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
	The Cassowary: The World's Most Dangerous Bird Just Got an Upgrade really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	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
	Trumpus: A North Pole-itical Parody it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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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WWW.JAMESSABATA.COMChanges are coming. I'm moving my site to a new host over the next few weeks. It will be back. It'll probably be pretty similar to what it was. Most of the changes are on my end. But the bigger news is the launch of WWW.THENECRONOMI.COMWe're going to be launching our podcast exploring Horror as Social Commentary. That site will also be up and running in the coming weeks. Stay tu Read more of this blog post »

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