When you're writing creatively, you kind of have to put all your editor tendencies aside and just get something down on paper. Even if it's horrible, you can always go back and edit later. If you try to edit while you go you'll never get anything done. I've learned this over the years.
The problem is that when I have writer's block, my "just get something down on paper" writing gets pretty rough. Basically, it consists of dialog, people looking at things, and pauses. Apparently writer's block zaps me of the ability to describe things. It's actually pretty funny, if a little sad.
I just keep reminding myself it worked for Stephenie Meyer.
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