{"id":1223,"date":"2013-05-27T23:16:03","date_gmt":"2013-05-27T11:16:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/justinbrownbooks.wordpress.com\/?p=865"},"modified":"2018-11-07T13:57:56","modified_gmt":"2018-11-07T00:57:56","slug":"why-every-writer-needs-a-trampoline-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justinbrownbooks.com\/newsite\/why-every-writer-needs-a-trampoline-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why every writer needs a trampoline"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Some authors say writer\u2019s block is just flat batteries. I agree, but sometimes, no matter how hard you try, those damn words glue themselves to the inside of your head and refuse to play ball.\u00a0When this happens thank your lucky stars you\u2019re a writer, not a glassblower. The latter is chained to their shed or studio.<\/p>\n<p>All <em>you<\/em> need is a laptop and $5 for coffee.<\/p>\n<p>Move your office. Choose a cafe with a brilliant view. Write in the park. 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