tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post5398916534037945113..comments2024-01-05T00:50:12.906-08:00Comments on A Rainy Day Writer In the Evergreen State: YA Road Trip: Writers BlockRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-48894460588732887562011-08-26T16:55:50.804-07:002011-08-26T16:55:50.804-07:00Heidi~ I've done that too, just made myself wr...Heidi~ I've done that too, just made myself write even when I didn't feel like it. And I did it, although it came out slowly. :) But, that was more of just not feeling like writing rather than a block. I rarely have a block. And the few times I can remember experiencing it was when I had to kill someone off, but couldn't decide who, and that's when my writing friend did some brainstorming with me, and then the time when the agent told me to make my main character deeper and I had no clue how to do that. In that instance, I had to step away for a while and do other things. I think it's different for each person, for each story and for each reason the writer's block crept up in the first place. :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-35928955593382463902011-08-25T09:51:49.046-07:002011-08-25T09:51:49.046-07:00I went through a bout of writer's block and ev...I went through a bout of writer's block and even did a post as well with different options or ideas. One of them, which really does help me is music. Music really stimulates the mind and helps you be creative. Well, at least that's my 2 cents worth. :)seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-38313250354467224872011-08-25T08:07:33.738-07:002011-08-25T08:07:33.738-07:00I've read writers encouraging people to just s...I've read writers encouraging people to just sit at the computer and write, no matter what comes out. To keep at it until something forces it's way to the top. I've tried that, and sometimes it works. When you've got a deadline and you have to get something out, maybe that's the only option. But I find that, like you, when I'm stuck, the answers always come when I'm doing something else.Heidi Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420802651029097379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-40116414940567948402011-08-24T20:42:33.834-07:002011-08-24T20:42:33.834-07:00Yes, sounding boards are amazingly helpful. Plus, ...Yes, sounding boards are amazingly helpful. Plus, normal people don't just love to drone on and on for hours on the single topic of writing, but a brainstorming buddy is up for the challenge and enjoys it! Priceless.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-8539853249232388482011-08-24T12:58:15.435-07:002011-08-24T12:58:15.435-07:00I bounce ideas off my sister who has been at this ...I bounce ideas off my sister who has been at this writing thing a lot longer than me. Super helpful having a sounding board!Jaime Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023932422477544525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-9203165938563927192011-08-24T11:56:16.085-07:002011-08-24T11:56:16.085-07:00I brainstorm with my sister-in-law. It's reall...I brainstorm with my sister-in-law. It's really helpful to have someone to do that with. I completely forgot to put that in my own post!Melanie Stanfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065112319140571241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-37586254982481319772011-08-24T11:20:21.011-07:002011-08-24T11:20:21.011-07:00Having a brainstorming buddy is essential. I don&#...Having a brainstorming buddy is essential. I don't know what I'd do without mine!Rachel Searleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09413906883952940334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-44818601888470354452011-08-24T10:55:36.076-07:002011-08-24T10:55:36.076-07:00Getting away and brainstorming...put together. Goo...Getting away and brainstorming...put together. Good idea.Jennifer Hoffinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616744694563644199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1419904098989228942.post-84426838764665200172011-08-24T10:54:33.134-07:002011-08-24T10:54:33.134-07:00I agree--getting on with life outside the book is ...I agree--getting on with life outside the book is great inspiration.Lori Ann Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610163436074912892noreply@blogger.com