Free Writing
It's hot and sticky here today - almost too hot to write. Ah well, better stop complaining and get on with it! As you probably know, I always put out a newsletter on Fridays, come rain or shine. That's the kind of commitment writers need to make, I always advise. When you decide to do something, you must do it, finish what you start - because if you get into the habit of doing something, the habit makes you stronger. That's my theory anyway! What happens when you can't think of anything to write about? People ask me this all the time - especially young writers, who feel the overwhelming urge to write, or at least BE a writer, but when it comes to sitting in front of a screen, nothing comes out. Nothing interesting enough to write down anyway. Do you get days like this? I think all writers do. It's worst when you're half way through a novel and you can't think of an interesting way to get to the next plot point. There are various ways of getting through block...