Rick Tabor
I use several approaches -
* First, my mantra from start to finish is "Keep the plot simple and straightforward." This doesn't imply that you should avoid clever plot twists, but the plot needs to be straightforward enough that you avoid having it become so entangled that you find yourself blocked for solutions that allow you to move forward.
* Second, I listen carefully to Stephen King - create rich characters who react to situations according to their built-in nature. This is related to the above, because you as an author are responsible for keeping the actions of the characters believable.
* Finally, if there is the need for creativity, I drink a small glass of orange juice (glucose for the brain) and start a self-run brainstorming session, sometimes accompanied by walking and talking to myself. For me, this is the best way to create a list of exciting options for breaking the block.
Happy writing and best wishes,
Rick Tabor
* First, my mantra from start to finish is "Keep the plot simple and straightforward." This doesn't imply that you should avoid clever plot twists, but the plot needs to be straightforward enough that you avoid having it become so entangled that you find yourself blocked for solutions that allow you to move forward.
* Second, I listen carefully to Stephen King - create rich characters who react to situations according to their built-in nature. This is related to the above, because you as an author are responsible for keeping the actions of the characters believable.
* Finally, if there is the need for creativity, I drink a small glass of orange juice (glucose for the brain) and start a self-run brainstorming session, sometimes accompanied by walking and talking to myself. For me, this is the best way to create a list of exciting options for breaking the block.
Happy writing and best wishes,
Rick Tabor
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