War or peace - which would you prefer and why?
The WordPress post-a-day challenge , sooner or later, hits on the point that any blogger experiences the writer’s equivalent of the pain barrier.
Today, I reached that point. How, I mused, do I sit down and write when I can’t think of anything to write about?
It’s not exactly a block, just a temporary ( I hope!) lack of inspiration.
Those who have written epic novels must have had days when they’ve thought – sod it, I’m going back to bed. But if they had all succumbed to this weakness we’d all be reading short stories and novellas.
Most wise words from writing coaches advise you to steel your heart (and sharpen your imaginary pencil) and get something/anything down anyway. Continue reading
