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A Cure For Writer's Block

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Some say it's a myth, that it's all in our heads. Others swear that its dark forces are undoubtedly real. And some even confess that it's really just an excuse they made up in order to slack off.  Writer's Block. The mysterious condition which occasionally befalls those who live by the pen/keyboard, where, try as they might, they cannot get a single word down. Plots escape them, characters refuse to reveal their nature to them, endings show no sign of happening, and a cold-sweated fear grips the afflicted writer... some have even been known to crave cookies when it gets really bad. But wait! There's hope! Fortunately, I have discovered a home remedy for this condition: Write! Something! By Ekari Mbvundula Forget the excuses You know they're all useless Stop over thinking Stop over researching Stop analysing in your mind's eye the story that does not yet exist. Write! Stop thinking about not having the time Just write. Don’t ask "will it b