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Writer's Block Is a Myth
- Writer's block is a myth; it's an invented concept with no real existence.
- Unlike other professions, creatives wrongly get a special stigma of being "blocked."
Lack of Bad Ideas Causes Stuckness
- The real problem is not a lack of ideas, but a shortage of bad ideas.
- Self-censorship grows as reputation grows, making creativity harder.
Isaac Asimov's Writing Routine
- Isaac Asimov wrote 400 books by typing steadily every morning, regardless of quality.
- He trusted his subconscious to shape good work from continuous bad typing.