What is Writer’s Block? The inability to move your story plot forward.

Why is Writer’s Block? You know… Everything else gets in the way of Story. You forget who your characters really are. Where they’re going or why. Life is a lot like that too.

Clutter can be as bad as a blank page or canvas.  Start somewhere. Clear the path to open your mind. Have no preconceived notions. Allow no no obstacles to prevent you from advancing.

This is my advice to me. You’re welcome to look over my shoulder…

You can’t write or live if you can’t pause and open your senses first. Find your inner space where the story grows and mentally become a time traveler. Ask questions. What happened before ? What caused the action? What would happen next if something changed. Get out the telescope or microscope and zoom in–zoom out. The view is different from different perspectives or angles. Pay attention to details. Make every word count. Make every second count.

You only do this life once (I think) so do it well and thoroughly. Appreciate a sunrise or a sunset. Watch the moon rise. Laugh at the squirrels.

Take a moment to be still. Be observant. It will make you wiser.

Prioritize. 

Make a plan. Follow it. Break it. Only deter if the outcome may be worth it or unavoidable. Adjust. 

Breathe. Inhale, but don’t forget to exhale. Expel the bad and keep the good.

Listen with your brain turned on high. React with your heart and soul. Write one word.  OPEN. Add another. OPEN. UP. NOW. LIFE. IS. WAITING. For you…

Smile at one person. Then two…