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Tag Archives: writer's block

You can write, or you can do nothing

A brilliant little writer’s mantra from Neil Gaiman: “You can write, or you can do nothing. But you can’t do anything other than write.”

Posted byNoah LloydJanuary 27, 2022January 27, 2022Posted inHow to Write, Writing ToolsTags:Anne Lamott, Dorothy Parker, How to Write, mantra, Neil Gaiman, writer's block, Writing, writing adviceLeave a comment on You can write, or you can do nothing

Don’t Fear the Filler

When you find yourself stuck in a scene in your first draft, don’t fear the filler.

Posted byNoah LloydJanuary 23, 2022Posted inscreenwritingTags:How to Write, Playwriting, Resistance, screenwriting, Steven Pressfield, writer's block, Writing, writing adviceLeave a comment on Don’t Fear the Filler

The Case for Friction

Intentionally adding friction to your writing environment can have revivifying effects on your prose, poetry, etc. We talk a little bit about why, and how to leverage this effect.

Posted byNoah LloydOctober 14, 2021Posted inHow to WriteTags:Clive Thompson, David Lynch, Georges Perec, poetry, screenwriting, writer's block, Writing2 Comments on The Case for Friction

Things to believe in

A short manifesto for writers.

Posted byNoah LloydAugust 16, 2021September 23, 2021Posted inHow to WriteTags:advice, poetry, writer's block, writing adviceLeave a comment on Things to believe in
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