How to Banish Writer's Block with K.M.Weiland

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Many creatives suffer periods of ‘block,’ but there are ways to get through. Today I talk to K.M.Weiland about the different kinds of writer’s block and how to deal with them.

K.M.Weiland is an award-winning and bestselling historical and speculative fiction author. She also writes non-fiction and runs the popular site, HelpingWritersBecomeAuthors.com and today we’re focusing on her book, Conquering Writer’s Block and Summoning Inspiration: Learn to Nurture a Lifestyle of Creativity.

The difference between a writer and an author.

What is writer’s block? What does it feel like? Why is it so pervasive in the author community?

Finding the right questions to ask in order to unravel writer’s block.

The different levels of writer’s block.

Practical ways first-time authors can deal with writer’s block.

The pressure to be perfect and how that can affect writers.

Why passion and discipline matter more than talent, and why honesty works to unblock experienced writers.

The value in taking a break, and the danger in abandoning a project mid-way through.

Protecting our creative side from the business side of the indie author life.

Is it possible to find balance between these two sides of an author’s life?

The one strategy that helps Katie with blocks she encounters.

Tips for getting inspired – the antidote to writer’s block – including getting into ‘the dream zone’.

Ideas about longevity in a creative career.

You can find K.M.Weiland at her site, http://www.HelpingWritersBecomeAuthor... and her book on Amazon, Conquering Writer’s Block and Summoning Inspiration: Learn to Nurture a Lifestyle of Creativity.

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