http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/writer-s-block-f66/-t1.htm "Writer's block is a fancy term made up by whiners so they can have an excuse to drink alcohol." (Steve Martin) Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:06:56 GMT 10 http://jaebaeli.com/KIWI/kiwilogo2.png http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/writer-s-block-f66/-t1.htm http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/writer-s-block-f66/steve-martin-on-writer-s-block-t27.htm Jae Baeli Quote:Writer's block is a fancy term made up by whiners so they can have an excuse to drink alcohol. Sure, a writer can get stuck for a while, but when that happens to a real author -- say, a Socrates or a Rodman -- he goes out and gets an "as told to." The alternative is to hire yourself out as an "as heard from," thus taking all the credit. The other trick I use when I have a momentary stoppage is virtually foolproof, and I'm happy to pass it along. Go to an ... Writer's Block Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:06:56 GMT http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/writer-s-block-f66/steve-martin-on-writer-s-block-t27.htm#28 http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/writer-s-block-f66/steve-martin-on-writer-s-block-t27.htm http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/writer-s-block-f66/writer-s-block-unblocked-t18.htm Jae Baeli Most writers eventually ask the question: "I'm really stuck with the plot/storyline of my novel. Do you know of something that will help me?" Here's a list of things you can do to get unstuck. 1. Research. One thing that has always worked for me is new information. Do some reading about elements of your story. I'm not talking about style--I'm talking about research. For instance, read information about the city in which you've placed the story. Location can often become somewhat ... Writer's Block Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:30:27 GMT http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/writer-s-block-f66/writer-s-block-unblocked-t18.htm#19 http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/writer-s-block-f66/writer-s-block-unblocked-t18.htm