Have writer's block? Even one line of hooey is okay
Erin Knight says sometimes you have to go back and read before you can go forward and write.
This writing tip is from author Erin Knight.
"Give yourself permission to write total hooey. Go through your old notes with generosity and you might find a line that opens the whole thing up. Don't be too hard on yourself, except at 5 a.m. when the choice is either to roll over and sleep or get up and write. If something interests you, don't ask why or worry about whether it's worthy. Follow it."
Erin Knight is the critically acclaimed author of The Sweet Fuels, which was shortlisted for the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award and longlisted for the ReLit Award in 2008. Her latest book of poetry is called Chaser.