So this week’s topic is the controversial topic of writer’s block.
Why do I say it’s controversial? Because there are different schools of thought on it. Some people believe in it, some don’t. Some think it’s an excuse, some think it’s a legitimate thing.
I’m somewhere in the middle.
I think there are things that will block me from writing. Or block me from writing the way I want, the length and time I want. And mostly that’s real life and drama.
Reality creeps in and wham — life interrupts writing.
So there are things that can block you from writing. There’s nothing worse than sitting down with a notebook or at the computer and staring at a blank screen or a blank page. I try to write anyway. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn’t.
If I can get out of my own head, immerse myself in the world I’m writing in, turn my music on – sometimes I can push through and write. And even turn out some great pages. Other times I will write in the issue or situation that is stopping me and then either keep it in, if it works for the story or delete it. It helps because it keeps me writing and is somewhat therapeutic.
And still other times, no matter what, I can’t get the words flowing. So what do I do?
Something else, anything else.
Sometimes a break is the perfect solution.
If you want to check out how a few of my writing friends write:
* Alexia Reed * Angeleque Ford * Emma G. Delaney * Kimberly Farris *Kristen Koster *
I agree in taking a break. Sometimes just doing something else for awhile will help.
Going away from my wip helps me get unstuck. But sometimes that’s hard because I feel like I’m giving up too soon.
Glad you’ve found things that work for you, Danie! I envy the people who don’t think it exists or is just an excuse. I just hit a wall sometimes and I know I have to go recharge and let things percolate before I can go back to that problem.