Day: June 19, 2016

Have you ever experienced an excruciating writer’s block that leads to extreme depression? I haven’t been able to write a single meaningful thing for months. I feel like my talent and motivation is draining out of me by the second. All I want to do is write but it just seems impossible. What could I possibly do?

stephanieatillman

Definitely! And sometimes it’s the other way around. Try setting off 15 minutes for yourself to write tomorrow. Then, sit down wherever you normally write, and breathe deeply 3 times. Look at your surroundings and take in all the details… Read moreHave you ever experienced an excruciating writer’s block that leads to extreme depression? I haven’t been able to write a single meaningful thing for months. I feel like my talent and motivation is draining out of me by the second. All I want to do is write but it just seems impossible. What could I possibly do?

Have you ever experienced an excruciating writer’s block that leads to extreme depression? I haven’t been able to write a single meaningful thing for months. I feel like my talent and motivation is draining out of me by the second. All I want to do is write but it just seems impossible. What could I possibly do?

stephanieatillman

Definitely! And sometimes it’s the other way around. Try setting off 15 minutes for yourself to write tomorrow. Then, sit down wherever you normally write, and breathe deeply 3 times. Look at your surroundings and take in all the details… Read moreHave you ever experienced an excruciating writer’s block that leads to extreme depression? I haven’t been able to write a single meaningful thing for months. I feel like my talent and motivation is draining out of me by the second. All I want to do is write but it just seems impossible. What could I possibly do?

Hi I started a writers blog called @insanewriterswelcome and I really want to help other writers in any way I can. Any advice?

stephanieatillman

Cool! Thanks for letting us know! I think the most important thing is to get masterposts–a bunch of core, essential things that most writers should read–and original content. I get way more followers when I answer questions and post prompts… Read moreHi I started a writers blog called @insanewriterswelcome and I really want to help other writers in any way I can. Any advice?

Hi I started a writers blog called @insanewriterswelcome and I really want to help other writers in any way I can. Any advice?

stephanieatillman

Cool! Thanks for letting us know! I think the most important thing is to get masterposts–a bunch of core, essential things that most writers should read–and original content. I get way more followers when I answer questions and post prompts… Read moreHi I started a writers blog called @insanewriterswelcome and I really want to help other writers in any way I can. Any advice?

Any tips for developing a backstory into an actual story? I got a really good hold on this character’s background, and I wanna do something with it.

stephanieatillman

Ooh, this is a tricky one! It really depends on what angle you’d like to take: is it a triumph or a downfall? A comedy or a tragedy? Tone is everything when it comes to a backstory. In what way… Read moreAny tips for developing a backstory into an actual story? I got a really good hold on this character’s background, and I wanna do something with it.

Any tips for developing a backstory into an actual story? I got a really good hold on this character’s background, and I wanna do something with it.

stephanieatillman

Ooh, this is a tricky one! It really depends on what angle you’d like to take: is it a triumph or a downfall? A comedy or a tragedy? Tone is everything when it comes to a backstory. In what way… Read moreAny tips for developing a backstory into an actual story? I got a really good hold on this character’s background, and I wanna do something with it.