If you like writing and want to get better at being able to write without the occasional writer’s block, here are some tips. These are based on a philosophy that, like a musician practicing riffs and scales, you, as a writer, need to practice with your pen and words.

1) Write every day. Even if it is only a little bit, and about some random subject, do it every day.

2) At least a couple times a week, choose a random object (like a light post, or intersection, or person walking their dog) and write a paragraph or two description about it.

3) Find friends that like to write and have ‘jam sessions’ with them where you both write. A coffee shop or Denny’s is fine, and you can play joint writing games, like building off each other’s writing.

4) At least a couple times a week, choose a very descriptive sentence and figure out 5 different ways to eloquently say the same thing.

5) Read a little more. If you want to write, you need to read the things you like to write. Its a source of inspiration, yes… But it also starts refreshing the basics of the craft and gives you more to think about as you take the pen to the paper.

6) Just do it. As trite as the Nike saying is, it is also true. If you don’t make the time to write, you will never start doing it.

Thats all for now. If you have more questions or want more tips on this subject, don’t be afraid to shoot me a mail and ask!

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Right now – Second Paradigm has broken the sales records I was aiming for! Thank you EVERYONE who checked it out. Howl is doing well, serving its function to get people ready for Gothier Than Thou, as well as bringing in a lot of new readers who enjoy my satire of the Vampire culture. Gothier Than Thou itself is at the 80% done mark, with Perkier Than Thou (the second book of the trilogy) already through base outline process.

I will post some goodies soon

Thanks for the continued support everyone!
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