Tag Archives: writers block

Learning to be surprised

Posted on June 4, 2011 by elisethroughthelookingglass

Ok, at first glance that sounds like an attempt to control the element of surprise. What I  mean is that as I write my first novel (second attempt having realized ~50K words in that my first attemp was BORING) I … Continue reading →

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Task avoidance or how this shall not be written

Posted on May 2, 2011 by elisethroughthelookingglass

I really like to make lists. I make them a lot.  For instance my list for today has: laundry, grocery store, walk dog, clean bathrooms, pick-up kids, pay bills, start cleaning house for in-laws visit and send important emails.  I usually include writing … Continue reading →

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