Graham Clews
I do crosswords, but that doesn't help it a bit, it just gives me something to do. I also write poetry, which does help get me back in writing mode. The trouble with poetry though, is that you have
to be in the mood---which if you have writer’s block, you usually are not.
I certainly don't go to the extent of Victor Hugo, who had his servant lock him naked in his room, so he had no choice but to remain there and write. The only solid thing I can say is that you have to force yourself, mentally, to sit down and work. The only 'gimmick' I use is that my computer doesn't have any
distractions on it, such as games etc. It does, alas, have the internet, which is a compromise because I need it to do any research that it is current with what I'm writing.
to be in the mood---which if you have writer’s block, you usually are not.
I certainly don't go to the extent of Victor Hugo, who had his servant lock him naked in his room, so he had no choice but to remain there and write. The only solid thing I can say is that you have to force yourself, mentally, to sit down and work. The only 'gimmick' I use is that my computer doesn't have any
distractions on it, such as games etc. It does, alas, have the internet, which is a compromise because I need it to do any research that it is current with what I'm writing.
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