Writer’s Block 2.0: A Different Breed of Block.

So I’ve hit the block again.

It’s not the same as last time. This time it’s been down to how busy things are around me, and I’ve found myself losing focus. The thing is, my current WIP (The Murder at Mansfield Manor) is actually in pretty good shape. 22,000 words, solid plot, characters have played out well. But it’s down to finesse.

In order for this particular story to come together, it needs a) something driving the narrative strongly and b) to deal with each of the suspects well whilst still keeping the reader guessing. The block I’m feeling at the moment is about making sure I’ve done justice to both the drive and the characters.

So I’ll keep plodding along. Tonight I’m writing again for the first time in a week, so we’ll see where it ends out. And hopefully there’ll be less block and more completion.