Writer’s block. We’ve all experienced the dreaded symptoms. Your hand frozen over the page. The blank screen staring back at you like an unblinking eyeball. The fear rising, whispering “you’ll never ...

A few weeks ago I wrote about my bout with writer’s block, and how I needed a good “slap” to get over it. That got me thinking: how do other writers get over those moments (or hours) when the blank ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Ann Patchett, who has written eight novels and five books of nonfiction, says that when faced with writer’s block, sometimes it seems that the muse has “gone out back for a smoke.” ...

Have you ever sat down to write something only to have your mind go completely blank the second you’re about to begin? According to a journal published in the National Center for Biotechnology ...

Anyone who has attempted to write a story knows it's a mysterious process. Sometimes the words flow freely, as if the writer is taking dictation. Other days, the words just aren't there. This is ...

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With books, we read and escape into our alternate lives where we might fight off dragons, burn down beautiful buildings, befriend a little prince or play the lead role in an epic love story. Now, it’s ...

One of the most interesting and entertaining parts of following my favorite authors on Twitter is witnessing a little bit of the writing process. Getting a peek into how my favourite books are written ...

Amid a time when Kindles, tablets and devices with screens rule, sometimes the simplest joy comes from picking up a physical hardback or paperback book. To find books for bestowing, visit Park Avenue ...

Writer’s block. We’ve all experienced the dreaded symptoms. Your hand frozen over the page. The blank screen staring back at you like an unblinking eyeball. The fear rising, whispering “you’ll never ...