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Overcoming Obstacles to Writing

Many difficulties can keep a writer from writing, including writer's block, a lack of time, rejection, and the frustration of revision. There are practical things a writer can do at any stage of his or her career to keep writing despite the obstacles.

Overcoming Writer's Block

Though some people say that writer’s block doesn’t actually exist, the fact remains that most writers will have trouble writing at some point in their careers. Fortunately there are as many solutions to writer's block as there are causes.

I Know I've Got Writer's Block When . . .

Almost all of us have had it at one time or another, that horrible inability to write. How do you know when you're blocked? Share your stories here.

A Place to Write

Ideally we'd all have that room of our own, but sometimes that's just not an option. But lack of space should never keep you from writing. Read here for suggestions on how to overcome space issues.

Top Writers' Rooms

Writers' rooms offer affordable alternatives for urban writers who don't have space and quiet at home.

Writing and Money

Even as you try to publish your work and make a name for yourself, you still have to pay the rent. These resources will help you think about different ways to make money and provide tips on investing wisely when it does come.

Writers' Rooms in NYC

Looking for room to write in the Big Apple? These writers' rooms provide quiet spaces and often something just as precious in NYC -- community.
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