Erica Bauermeister
For me, writer's block almost always means that there is an issue that needs to be resolved – a revelation a character needs, a plot twist that isn't apparent yet but feels necessary for progression and pacing. I've found that shoving around at those things is worse than useless. I need to step back, take a walk, swim laps, paint a room. Or cook – that's one of the best ones. That repetitive motion helps unlock the creative block and I can usually get going.
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Barbara McKee
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Erica Bauermeister:
I was TICKLED PINK to hear the mention of COUNTRY BUNNY/GOLDEN SHOES in School of Essential! Is it a personal favorite of ours, like it is for me? My children's librarian heart smiled from EAR TO EAR. Such an undervalued story ... and I am amazed it hasn't had a resurgence with such a feminist theme!
Nancy
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Erica Bauermeister:
I too, so enjoy your work. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to dream and escape (which seemingly is more necessary...sigh). I am hoping you'll share your work place set up. PC or MAC? Desktop or laptop? Are there any software writing programs you particularly like? I am setting up my office to take my amateur writing more seriously, but am very green as to what "tools" might be useful. Thank you, Erica...
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