M.T. Murphy
I have never really had to deal with writer's block. If I hit a wall with one particular story or chapter, I just put it aside and do something else.
For example:
1. Go for a walk.
2. Have some Scotch.
3. Read a book I didn't write.
4. Watch an old Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode. Preferably from season two or three.
5. Have some more Scotch.
6. Thumb wrestle a sasquatch. (Tip: always let them win)
7. Doh. Now I'm out of Scotch.
8. Build a full scale pirate ship in the backyard.
Usually one of these activities will get the old creative juices flowing.
For example:
1. Go for a walk.
2. Have some Scotch.
3. Read a book I didn't write.
4. Watch an old Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode. Preferably from season two or three.
5. Have some more Scotch.
6. Thumb wrestle a sasquatch. (Tip: always let them win)
7. Doh. Now I'm out of Scotch.
8. Build a full scale pirate ship in the backyard.
Usually one of these activities will get the old creative juices flowing.
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