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Carmen Rubino

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The United States

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https://carmenrubinoauthor.com/

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Fantasy, Gay and Lesbian

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Gail Carriger
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Member Since

May 2017

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Carmen Rubino, who lives in Colorado near the Rocky Mountains, introduces a multiverse with Ddraig Chronicles: Reclaim. She spends time educating youth, walking a squirrel-obsessed dog, and learning about the world.

She has been addicted to reading since high school and rates it as her top vice. Other interests include making the world a better place, finding delectable chocolate, and cross-stitch.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Carmen Rubino In listening to other authors, I have heard many wonderful ideas for dealing with writer's block, which I will share in a moment. While thinking about…moreIn listening to other authors, I have heard many wonderful ideas for dealing with writer's block, which I will share in a moment. While thinking about this topic, a realization hit. The first thing to do is to ask: Why do I have writer's block?

Sometimes a block happens because the project feels too large. Shrinking the project by writing for a short period of time or setting a low word count can help.

Often, writer's block happens because of fear. If the fear can be identified, it is a bonus. Announcing the fear, verbally, helps it lose its hold and helps me come up with a plan.

One of the ideas I use the most is to give myself permission to suck. It is called a rough draft for a reason and things get better when other people look at them and tell you what they see.

Another idea is to give myself permission to write out of order. There is no cardinal rule which dictates a book must be written from start to finish.

How about writing about the character with whom you are having a difficult time? Or, think about writing your character a letter. Another idea is to write the scene from a different perspective. If you are writing first person, switch to third person.

Lastly, be gentle with yourself.(less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Carmen Rubino Believe and do.

It won't be perfect the first time through.

Write the whole work before doing thorough editing.…moreBelieve and do.

It won't be perfect the first time through.

Write the whole work before doing thorough editing.(less)

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Average rating: 4.68 · 25 ratings · 6 reviews · 3 distinct works

	Ddraig Chronicles: Reclaim 4.88 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ddraig Chronicles: Return 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ddraig Chronicles: Reunion it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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January Musings

Hello, and I hope this email finds you well. It has been a while since my last electronic missive. I have been pondering the frequency of these emails. Some authors send out communication once a month, some send them only when they have news, and some send something every other day. If this were my only gig, I could sustain every day and probably irritate many of my readers who have worthwhile thi Read more of this blog post »

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