Nicole HubbardWith DA Shadow Phantom, I was writing with a friend, so when one of us had writer's block, the other one would take over until the idea impaired one b…moreWith DA Shadow Phantom, I was writing with a friend, so when one of us had writer's block, the other one would take over until the idea impaired one began firing on all synapses again.
When writing alone, sometimes I have to set the story aside for days or even weeks. That's when my mind gets out of the nitty-gritty details and back into the plot as a whole. I take an objective look at the story from different angles and soon new ideas arise.
Often, what causes writer's block is that you want to get things perfect the first time. The main thing to do is just to keep writing, no matter how ridiculous you think it sounds. You can always edit later. I've taken out entire scenes, even entire chapters before in hindsight. Once you see how the story went as a whole, it's easier to see what needs to stay in, be taken out, or if it's still missing something.(less)
Nicole HubbardThe best thing about being a writer is that you never have to grow out of the imagination you had as a kid. Being an adult doesn't mean your life has …moreThe best thing about being a writer is that you never have to grow out of the imagination you had as a kid. Being an adult doesn't mean your life has to be boring. Your mind can continue to grow and you can imagine wilder and wilder things. Writers have entire worlds besides what is lovingly referred to as the real one, where they can live a thousand lifetimes.(less)