When Creativity Hits a Brick Wall

Many writers fight their own demons when blocked at some point in their work.

Most do work through them and move on. Yes, facing the challenges and complexities of the writing life can be quite frustrating. Finding time to write, mastering grammar, punctuation, plot, characterization, dialogue and setting are just the beginning.

Writers who want to see their work in print eventually face even bigger hurdles--querying agents, writing synopses or in some instances, submitting their work directly to publishers.

Sure, it's always been hard to get conventionally published but in 2011, it is almost impossible. But there is a way forward.

Stay tuned.