on Jane Friedman site:

Let’s be honest—writer’s block is frustrating. It creeps in when you least expect it and can make even the most dedicated writer feel like they’ve run out of ideas. For thriller writers, the pressure can feel even heavier. You’re not just trying to write—you’re trying to shock, grip, twist, and terrify.

But here’s the secret: you don’t always need a plot to start writing. You need a trigger. And sometimes that trigger is a single object.

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