Rick Riordan
I see 'writers block' as a natural part of how writing works. It's not supposed to be easy. It's supposed to entail long hours staring at the screen or walking around the house, not sure what to say next. Writers have rare days when the words flow, but that's the exception rather than the rule, in my experience. Several things help me, though every writer is different: Make a plan before you start, even if it's just a list of scenes to write. DO NOT rewrite until you've gotten through the first draft. This helps me keep going and not get bogged down trying to fix everything. Recognize when you are most productive. I write best in the early morning. If I try to write in the afternoon, forget it. Maximize your schedule as much as you can to write when you are most productive. Finally, give yourself permission to get up and do something else. Walking around, thinking about what to write while you do the laundry or whatever . . . that counts as writing, too.
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Knoorsx.
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Rick Riordan:
Hi Rick Riordan! I started reading your books in November and I'm currently reading the Blood of Olympus, thank you for the books you've written and the PJO Disney show! So, I've been seeing a lot of videos circulating, which got me wondering if Nico and Will are descendents of Achilles and Patroclus? Please confirm or debunk this, thank you! ;)
Disha
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Rick Riordan:
Just wondering, even as a successful author, do people sometimes judge you more for who they think you are, and not for your writing, or even try to undermine your pride for your work? Because as an immigrant female high schooler in a Literary Analysis class with mostly guys, I often find that the criticism directed towards me tends to reflect my writing skills less and my gender and background more.
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