Joanna Campbell Slan

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What to Do When You Get Stuck While Writing Your Book

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By Joanna Campbell Slan When folks complain of "writer's block," they're often complaining that they've gotten stuck. Or that they just don't know what to write next. That can happen to any of us. Maybe you know how your book will begin. You might also know how it ends. But what will you do to fill three hundred pages in the middle? Ah, that's the rub. Suddenly, you are stuck. When I get stuck, here are some ways I get "un-stuck" -- Change … [Read more...] about What to Do When You Get Stuck While Writing Your Book

Am I on the Right (Write) Track?

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With the new year, a lot of us are back to work. For many of my friends, that means back to writing.I've been fielding questions about the process. One friend wrote me to say she's wondering, "Am I on the right track? Can you tell me whether I should write this or something else?"No author ever knows if she/he is on the right track. We all feel "at sea." In fact, as you get into the writing of your book, it will get worse before it gets better. … [Read more...] about Am I on the Right (Write) Track?