http://writers-block-solution.com/blog Get the words out of your head and onto the page Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:12:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So there you are, ready to write the Great American Novel. You have this phenomenal idea and at least one fabulous character. And then? Nothing. You sit down to write, but Madame Inspiration has suddenly turned shy and is hiding under the bed or in a dark corner somewhere and you can't ... http://writers-block-solution.com/blog/?p=6 The Writers Block Solution Your Bi-Monthly Kick in the Muse July 18, 2008 Written and published by Kieran McKendrick Visit our website at http://www.writers-block-solution.com =========================================================== This newsletter is never sent uninvited. At some point you requested The Writers Block Solution Manual and the writing prompts. You can always unsubscribe by clicking on the link at the bottom ... http://writers-block-solution.com/blog/?p=5 Maybe it's the expectations we put on ourselves as writers that turns the Muse shy. The last thing your really want to do is to power through and force the Muse to show up. She'll just her run and hide. After all, how well would even Vladimir Horowitz do ... http://writers-block-solution.com/blog/?p=4 Weather to write about: Gusting winds, warm and super dry. Fire weather. =========================================================== Quick writing warmup =========================================================== Write a paragraph or two (10 minutes minimum) using these elements: A power saw, a clump of irises well past first bloom, a piece of driftwood (Just write down what shows up. Have fun. Be outrageous!) =========================================================== Writing Starter =========================================================== Here in the United ... http://writers-block-solution.com/blog/?p=3