Many of my students complain about having writer's block. For a long time, I, too, suffered from this paralyzing disorder.
Then I read an interpretation of the popular dictum, "Writing is thinking."
My interpretation of this particular interpretation instantly solved the problem of writer's block for me--and has subsequently helped myriad students of mine as well.
My 600-word "explanation" can surely resonate with you if you or your students suffer from writer's block, an affliction that can be traced to the infamous 3P Theory--Perfectionism leads to Paralysis, which leads to Procrastination.
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I am a little shocked you charged five dollars for this! I was expecting some type of lesson and not just your thoughts on paper!
October 15, 2010
The author says that she wrote this in 15 minutes and it shows. It does not address ways to write effectively. Waste of money!
May 6, 2008
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Lew Riley received his B.A. and M.A. in Communications from California State University, Fullerton. While earning his M.A., Lew began teaching writing courses at Cal-State Fullerton, and he's been teaching and writing professionally ever since. Lew has written several full-length comic plays that have been published and produced ("Game Show" is his most staged work; see dramaticpublishing.com), numerous magazine and newspaper articles, and a writing primer for the Avery Corporation ("Quick Writing Guide"). Currently, Lew is teaching online (after completing a three-year on-ground stint at DeVry University), writing (he just completed a screenplay, "Stealing Elvis") and rooting on the Anaheim Angels and Mighty Ducks, who play about ten miles from his home. (Watch out for the Angels; it could be a repeat of 2002!) Though Lew enjoys seeing his plays produced around the country, he considers his greatest "productions" his son, Christopher (17) and his daughter, Shannon (13).
