Derek Thompson
If it's a novel I'm working on I usually do one of the following:
1. Write another scene or part of the book that already appeals to me.
2. Research an aspect of the book I'm unclear about. I find that my blocks are often down to not seeing the scene or plot element clearly enough to be able to sketch it out.
3. Write something else - a short story, a blog post - anything to keep the flow going.
4. Interview one of the characters to get to know them better.
1. Write another scene or part of the book that already appeals to me.
2. Research an aspect of the book I'm unclear about. I find that my blocks are often down to not seeing the scene or plot element clearly enough to be able to sketch it out.
3. Write something else - a short story, a blog post - anything to keep the flow going.
4. Interview one of the characters to get to know them better.
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