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Writing yourself out of a corner

Sometimes you get to a point in your writing where you’re just stuck and have no idea how to move forwards. This is where classic problem solving techniques can help. There’s a seven-point system designed to be used to assist with everyday issues in a logical fashion. But it can equally be applied to problems that arise with your writing.

1 Identify and clearly define the problem

It can often be tricky to pinpoint exactly where your problem lies when you’re writing, so it’s important to pay attention to this step. You may think the issue is that your character has

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