I agree. But I suppose rambling on about writers' block just gave you something to blog about. I wish I could do that....

Plot is a tricky thing. It either makes sense or is completely idiotic. Good luck.

Welcome to the world of Writer's Block. This is why it took me almost a year to write the latest chapter of Quest for Lost Dreams, because I just didn't know what I wanted to have happen in it. And if you have to force yourself to write, you almost never like the result.

My advice is to find someone to talk to while writing – discuss a character or plot element in the scene, and I usually find I get ideas for the scene as a result. Or if not ideas for the scene, plot and backstory elements as well.

The very best writing occurs as a result of an epiphany, I think: a sudden knowledge of what happens (or happened) that works so well it usually never gets changed. Unfortunately those are rare, but one epiphany often leads to more ideas...

Been writing another chapter of Makuta rehershals?

*can't wait*

Ah, yes, I know what you mean. To your right will be the true essence of good writing. I think. To your left will be the Psychotic Kitty banner. Pay no attention.

Actually, you know it's a good book when they kill off a good character. Like the wise old man, the traveling companion, it just makes the reader go "Nooo!" and keep reading because it might get better. Sad, but true: if it's bad, it's good. (in this case)

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