Launton Anderson
That's such a good question! What I do is tell myself that it doesn't matter what I write because I can always change it later in the editing process.
If I'm really stuck, then I tell myself to write anything at all for 10 minutes. Then I set a timer and write like no one's going to read it. So, basically, I just let myself throw the words on a page. Usually, what happens is that I get into it and want to keep writing after my 10 minutes is up.
I keep the quote: 'Each journey begins with a single step' nearby. That helps remind me that even writing two sentences gets me further than I was when I started.
Writer's block is hard so just remember that if you're writing anything at all, then you're accomplishing something! Also, remember to count any research you do as time spent writing your book. Sometimes research takes a long time and you need to remember to give yourself credit for that time also.
I hope some of that helps, and please let me know if you'd like to talk about this some more! Thanks for the question!
If I'm really stuck, then I tell myself to write anything at all for 10 minutes. Then I set a timer and write like no one's going to read it. So, basically, I just let myself throw the words on a page. Usually, what happens is that I get into it and want to keep writing after my 10 minutes is up.
I keep the quote: 'Each journey begins with a single step' nearby. That helps remind me that even writing two sentences gets me further than I was when I started.
Writer's block is hard so just remember that if you're writing anything at all, then you're accomplishing something! Also, remember to count any research you do as time spent writing your book. Sometimes research takes a long time and you need to remember to give yourself credit for that time also.
I hope some of that helps, and please let me know if you'd like to talk about this some more! Thanks for the question!
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Hi Launton, I just wanted to say that I really loved your book. I read it almost in one go. It was fantastically written and Its the best book I've read about the dyatlov incident. Regarding the case Do you think it's possible whole group was actually killed at the cedar clearing or earlier and then simply arranged to look strange. The tent was then later put up by KGB. (Mystery man photo looks like spetsnaz. ?
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