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Writers on Writer’s Block

Writers on Writer’s Block

Several writers offer useful advice and interesting perspectives on this thing that’s not a thing

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Apr 29, 2024
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“All writing problems are psychological problems. Blocks usually stem from the fear of being judged. If you imagine the world listening, you'll never write a line. That's why privacy is so important. You should write first drafts as if they will never be shown to anyone.”
― Erica Jong, from The New Writer’s Handbook

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