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This kickoff session of The Fiction Cartel tackled the long-debated question: Is writer’s block real? With panelists Ann from Tell Me A Mystery, Deleyna Marr, and Jaime Buckley, the conversation exploded into laughter, revelations, shared tools, and personal stories that touched on everything from creative cycles to coffee-scented incense.
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🔹 Key Takeaways from the Conversation:
Writer’s Block is a Myth (Sort of): The consensus? “Writer’s block” is a label, not a diagnosis. It’s either an emotional block, a craft issue, or a misalignment between the writer and their story.
The Three Pillars of Creative Paralysis:
Emotional Weight – Stress, grief, or depression can stifle creative flow.
Craft Deficiency – Lack of understanding story structure, character arcs, or narrative rhythm often stalls a writer mid-draft.
Wrong Path – Sometimes the story being told isn't the right story—or it's being told in the wrong way.
Craft Saves Creativity: When emotion or confusion clouds creativity, leaning into learned structure can reorient you.
Creativity Runs in Cycles: Recognizing life’s rhythms can help writers work with their energy, not against it. Write through the fog, not in spite of it.
Perfection is the Enemy of Progress: As one guest said, “You have my permission to write crap. So go do it.”
Emergency Creative Kits: Candles, dice, music (without lyrics!), walking, showers, sunshine, and weird mugs. These tools reset the mind and open creative floodgates.
Finish What You Start: Even if it’s not perfect. Completion builds momentum, confidence, and teaches writers how to move on.
Writing While Homeless: Jaime shared a moving story about writing his first novel during homelessness—with the support of his family and a corner desk decorated with calendar images taped to cement walls as “windows.” 🧡
What Do YOU Want To Know?
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Until Next Time,
Jaime *the-creative-addict* Buckley
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