Sigh - hit the wrong reply. Sorry for bothering you at your regular email, John. > > And here, I was actually hoping somebody would weigh in on the point Card > > makes about writer's block. Silly me. Well, for what it is worth, in my limited, non-published experience, I agree with his notion. When I find the writing slow going, it usually because I don't really have a good piece going. Either I am stumped for the next step in the plot, the theme isn't working, or the characterization is falling flat. When I struggle to gets words on paper, it usually means the piece is in serious trouble. Now, keep in mind that I suck, so I may not really have anything meaningful to say, but OSC's expirience mirrors mine. > > johne (phy) cook > > wisconsin, usa > > > > aerie blog: http://aeriepress.blogspot.com/ > > > > "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man." > > - Jedediah Springfield > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Winterize your home with tips from MSN House & Home. > > http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx > > >