MAKE MINE MYSTERY: The Dead Zone

MAKE MINE MYSTERY: The Dead Zone: by Janis Patterson We’ve all been there. We’re writing along happily on a book when suddenly - ZAP! - everything stops. It doesn’t matter if...

Mary Robinette Kowal: Sometimes Writers Block is really Depression

Personal Note: Chuck Wendig had a twitter thread this morning about writers block and depression. In the replies, the piece below came up with some suggestions on how to cope. As one who has been medicated for depression in the past and has permanent heart damage caused by the same drug mentioned in the piece, I am not a big fan of meds. I have always been depressed and no longer expect to be any other way. There are other suggestions in the piece beyond medication and that is why I am sharing the piece. Also sharing because I know what the major issue is for me---grief. 

 Mary Robinette Kowal: Sometimes Writers Block is really Depression

MAKE MINE MYSTERY: Challenge Writing by Janis Susan May

MAKE MINE MYSTERY: Challenge Writing:                                                                             by Janis Susan May When the writing is going well, it’s hard to ...

ClassicAndCozy: The Fine Art of Procrastination by Janis Susan May/Janis Patterson

ClassicAndCozy: The Fine Art of Procrastination: by Janis Susan May/Janis Patterson No one ever said writing was easy. Forming a cogent and interesting story, creatin...

Criminal Minds: Writer Rooter – Clearing Writer’s Block

Criminal Minds: Writer Rooter – Clearing Writer’s Block: We all hit writers’ block at some point in time. What do you do to get out of it and move the story forward? by Paul D. Marks Here’s w...

The South Jersey Writers' Group Blog: Loner in the Garret: A Writer's Companion

The South Jersey Writers' Group Blog: Loner in the Garret: A Writer's Companion: Guest blog post by Jennifer R. Hubbard  Last year, I gave a talk for the South Jersey Writers’ Group called, “It Was Sunny Just a Mi...

Via Prose&Cons: Dear Writer's Block, Please Die

Prose&Cons: Dear Writer's Block, Please Die: It isn't the first time I've had writer's block. But, it certainly feels just as dreadful and career-ending every time I do. W...