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Unblock your writing and recapture the playfulness of fiction.<br/><br/>Maybe you just can't start. Maybe you complete a first draft only to discover that it feels like a betrayal of your vision, a pale imitation of the story you had in mind. Maybe your drive toward perfection keeps you continuously editing the same scene; you just can't get it right. Maybe you don't know where your story is going anymore, or maybe you're waiting for time to get magically freed up so that you can devote long afternoons or long days to creating your story.<br/><br/>In this new toolkit, Stant Litore propels you through 30 exercises that will help you unblock your writing and rekindle your creativity. What we forget easily is that storytelling is play, so in this book we will recapture the excitement, play, and improvisation of fiction. Besides tackling the various causes of writer's block, discover exciting ways to find new characters, plots and subplots, and ways to reignite your love of language, your love of story, your sense of wonder, and your courage as a writer.<br/><br/>Reviews for the Litore Toolkits for Fiction Writers<br/><br/>“Not only is the advice great, but there's a warmth to the chapters that makes writing inviting rather than intimidating.” – Todd Mitchell, author of The Traitor King and The Last Panther<br/><br/>"Stant's masterclass take on writing fiction...makes me want to rewrite everything I've done, and push on to new works. He is clear, entertaining, and passionate. I wish these books were available when I started writing, and I'm happy they are available now." - James Van Pelt, author of Pandora's Gun<br/><br/>“A master class: Litore has created an accessible, comprehensive approach.” – S.G. Redling, author of Flowertown and Damocles<br/><br/>“This is a clear, comprehensive, and beautifully written guide that will not only help emerging writers to find their voices and build imaginative worlds and characters, but one that will also prove invaluable to experie