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Hello, everyone. I am ~ Santa Sisco ~ . I'm one of the four permanent editors of the Noticing Newbies newsletter.
My aim is to ensure you have a smooth transition into the site. I still remember my first day here. "Bitem?" Do I have to be a computer programmer to put my writing on here?  Forty-eight hours later, I realized it was a case of easy when you know how!. My biggest mistake when I joined was that I didn't take the time to read the "Writing.Com 101" . I was excited and wanted to do everything the same day. Sound familiar? 
You will see my contributions every four weeks, and I hope they help you with using this great site.
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One of the most common questions I receive emails about is writer’s block. I decided that an answer here will make it easy for me to refer future questions to this newsletter. 
What is writer’s block?
The condition pertains to being unable to create new work, proceed with a piece of writing, or to be creative. There are many causes of writer's block including, but not exclusively due to; stress, pressure, change of environment, mental health, physical health, and many other issues a writer may be encountering.
The block can last for a few hours to several years.  If you do a little research, you will find that many famous authors and songwriters have suffered from the block of some form or other.
How do you overcome writer’s block?
That is the million dollar question. Everyone will find a way that helps them to overcome their block. Common suggestions are to do freewriting and brainstorming to break free from the block. I have tried both methods, and they do little for me, but I know several writers who swear by them. I find that reading a good novel works for me most of the time. I can get ideas for my plot, and once I’m inspired, I have broken free from my block. If that doesn’t work, I take a break away from my writing and try again at a later time. Sometimes it can be as simple as removing yourself from your chair and taking a walk. The trick is to find something that works for you and stick to it.
Blank page syndrome.
Blank page syndrome should not be confused with writer’s block, and it’s when you sit down and stare at a blank page and can’t think of what to write. The easy way to overcome this is only to get ready to write when you have a clear idea of what you are going to write. 
I sat down to write a poem and just couldn’t get past the title I chose. The result was unexpected, but I must admit I was pleased.
"Invalid Entry"
Let me know if you have a different way of combatting writer's block.
Write on!
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This week I have chosen a selection from read a newbie.
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Selections:
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"There’s a hole in my chest from the things that I did and the gun in my hand."
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I have a mind and I want to try writing poems ..ah..poetry.
#2119577 by Drago |
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From "Noticing Newbies Newsletter (March 29, 2017)"
hbk16 commented:
Thanks a lot for such advice.Indeed I agree with you.I think that when writing in such genres someone needs to put a starter to curiosity in the entry to readers so that to render such writing exciting.
Thank you for your comment. Yes, we all have to attract readers to our work.
From "Noticing Newbies Newsletter (March 29, 2017)"
midnighteddie commented:
The hook: I've read various articles on interesting readers before. For whatever reason, your article resonated with me. I'll have to make some changes now.
I'm very pleased my article has spurred you on to make some changes to your titles/descriptions. Good luck with getting your readers hooked!
From "Noticing Newbies Newsletter (March 29, 2017)"
Joy  commented:
Excellent points Sisco. I do care about the titles and definitions when choosing an item. “A poem I wrote when I was bored” or 'my first try' or 'be gentle' turn me off, even if all this could be the truth.
I even care about titles and stuff on the books in the market. For example, I will skip anything with a billionaire in the cover picture and title or anything that suggests mushiness.
Thank you for commenting, Joy. I still receive many offers from authors for a free book in return for a review of it for them. I must admit, I still make my decision based on the title and blurb. So I can only say I am as selective as you are when I skip anything mushy.
From "Noticing Newbies Newsletter (March 29, 2017)"
the Wordy Jay commented:
Wow, you read novel chapters and pick your favorites for a living?!! That's like the best job ever, Sisco! 
Great topic -- I've found out (via my reviewing adventures) that some newbies actually don't know what to do with the "description box" under the title! Thanks for the helpful newsletter. 
Thank you, Jay. Yes, it was a great position to hold. I think I'll have to mention the description box in more detail in a future newsletter.
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