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Just write. Seriously. Just write. Stop worrying about whether it sucks (it probably will). Write it. Get it out. Because then you can go back and fix it. You can't edit a blank page. But you can ...
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2019-12-13T12:00:18Z (over 4 years ago)
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2019-12-08T03:04:04Z (over 4 years ago)
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Just write. Seriously. Just write. Stop worrying about whether it sucks (it probably will). Write it. Get it out. Because then you can go back and _fix it._ You can't edit a blank page. But you can take lousy text and make it better. > Study materials from the time I wish my story to be set in? If it's historical in any way, yes. Research is good. > Take notes and write down short parts of my story? Absolutely. > Launch a blog? To what end? Might be more of an excuse not to work on your central piece. > Start to develop skills by writing something else until I am not ashamed of my style? If your _style_ is your unique voice, you should never be ashamed of it. If you're concerned about technical skill, you can practice until it improves. > Is it normal that I keep inventing and even editing texts in my head, but when I come to a clear sheet of paper, I just sit stunned, afraid of putting text on the paper? Yes. Some of the suggestions in [this thread about writer's block](https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/2100/help-ive-got-writers-block/2106) may help.
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2013-09-09T01:45:08Z (over 10 years ago)
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