I've realized over the years that, with rare exceptions, most writer's block isn't writer's block at all: It's necessary time that allows the unconscious mind to do its deep work. The great Ah-Ha! moments don't usually come at the keyboard. They come when I'm lying on the floor, staring into space (or banging my head against the wall in frustration). All of a sudden the Unconscious Camera turns on, a movie starts playing in my head-and there it is: The Big Moment. Or the Whole Damn Story. And, in many ways, I had nothing whatsoever to do with it.


A Conversation With The Legendary J.M. DeMatteis! (2004)

J. M. DeMatteis Quotes

I've realized over the years that, with rare exceptions, most writer's block isn't writer's block at all: It's necessary time that allows the...

I've realized over the years that, with rare exceptions, most writer's block isn't writer's block at all: It's necessary time that allows the...

I've realized over the years that, with rare exceptions, most writer's block isn't writer's block at all: It's necessary time that allows the...

I've realized over the years that, with rare exceptions, most writer's block isn't writer's block at all: It's necessary time that allows the...