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To write linearly or to jump around

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gravesbane:
I have been writing my novel linearly but, I have hit a block. I know where I am going and could take up the story at a later point. Is jumping around a coruptiom of the process or is whatever floats your boat ok? Any thoughts? :)

Snowleopard:
I think it's whatever floats your boat GB.  There is no one right way.
If you've hit a sticking point - jumping beyond to write something you're sure of is likely to help you
break the block at the logjam.

Aminar:
Just remember that if you do change something, you may have to rewrite the scenes.  If your far better organized than me, then sure go for it.  I would never manage.

Sir Huron Stone:
If i get stuck and I have a scene in my head, I usually jump ahead and write it, then go back and unjam.

gravesbane:
Thanks for the replies. I think I will jump to the next scene. If nothing else, it will get me unstuck and clear the cobwebs.

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