Lawrence C. Connolly
I think what a lot of people call writer’s block comes from a sense that writing is only about the act of putting words on a page. It isn't. Writing is everything the writers does. It’s hanging out with friends, falling in love, facing hard times, going to work, getting in and out of trouble, raising a family, and all the other things that some new writers tend to regard as distractions. But they aren't distractions. They’re part of writing, because everything a writer does contributes to the craft. Writers who find themselves staring into space and waiting for inspiration might consider getting up and reentering the fray. Ideas come from life. At least, that’s how it’s always worked for me.
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