Thread: I used to think writer's block was a myth
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Old 02-23-2011, 09:06 AM   #44
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Originally Posted by Tony_A20 View Post
Writer's block means you haven't prepared to write your story. I've found writing is 70% planning, 20% Editing, and 10% putting the words down. Authors who have "writer's block" need a writing process which includes some formal planning. Everyone is different, and the amount of planning and preparation varies widely, but it is a necessary step in the writing process.
I find it easier to just write and see where it develops from there. It's mostly just random scenes loosely tied together, with a vague overall story arc. There's plenty of time for planning out a proper plot when you start to re-write it and see what fits where. If I tried to plan everything out in advance I'd probably never write anything at all.
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