4 things to remember when writer's block strikes

4 Things to Remember when Writer’s Block Strikes

Here are four pieces of advice I wish someone had told me when I was a younger writer. I have to keep telling myself this advice when writer’s block rears its ugly, multiple dragonish heads or starts drawing you into an evil whirlpool of doubt and dismay.
Sometimes you forget the reason you started this story. Why it excites you. What’s absolutely brilliant about the concept. Why you love the characters so much. Why your planet of cloud-eating monsters is going to be revolutionary in the fantasy genre. …

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Welcome to the Silver Pencil Blog

Welcome to the Silver Pencil Blog!

Welcome to my blog! If you like writing or reading stories (especially science fiction and fantasy), you’ve come to the right place. Look for new blog posts on the first Friday of the month, or whenever I have something new to share. I’ve got a few book reviews, articles about writing tips, and short stories in the works! In the meantime, I’ve put together some book […]

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