Writer’s block

Here's an insight: I have no idea what to write. I'm currently experiencing an unusual form of writer's block; to elaborate, I'm not blocked in the normal sense of not being able to write because nothing comes to mind or because I lack motivation. It's more like this: my head is so full of ideas that it feels as though everything I could possibly want to write has already been written by someone else and published somewhere on the internet (which, statistically speaking, is probably true). So what do you do when your head is practically exploding with ideas, but all of them feel old? How do you get out of a creative rut when you've been working on a project for so long that it seems almost impossible to come up with new ways or angles from which to tackle your work? You read on.

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First off, You ARE a writer.

Just be a writer (yeah. Easier said than done), You are a writer because you write, and that’s all there is to it.

Don´t let anyone tell you different. If anyone does say something like “you have to do this and that in order to be a writer” just ignore them and keep doing what makes sense to YOU as a WRITER.

This is a time for you to learn about yourself and the world around you. This is also a time for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and desires in order to better understand them. You may be surprised at what you find within yourself!

• Write about something that has happened to you recently. Maybe it was an event involving yourself, or maybe it was something that happened between two people (like an argument). Maybe it was something random and unimportant—that’s okay too! The important thing is that this new experience prompted feelings inside of yourself, so use those feelings as inspiration when writing about the story at hand.

• Write about something that interests/entertains/bothers/annoys/excites/delights/disturbs/enlivens/enrages/inspires etc…you based on what current events are happening around us today (or tomorrow). What do these events mean for humanity?

The frequency and intensity of writer's block varies from person to person, but it's a problem that many writers can relate to. Writer's block is a period of time in which you are unable to write for lack of inspiration. Since writing is something you do for enjoyment or as work, this can be frustrating and discouraging. You may feel like your creativity has dried up or that nothing you write is good enough anymore. In some cases, writer´s block can lead to procrastination—it becomes easier just not to try than actually face the blank page. Writer´s block can also be another sign that it´s time for a break from writing projects or even quitting altogether if the thing holding you back is self-doubt rather than lack of inspiration or ideas (more on what those could mean later).

It´s important not to let yourself get stuck in the rut; there are plenty of ways around it!

It can be hard to distinguish the difference between a physical block and a mental one. If you're blocked because of having writer's block, then it is important to know that this is not a physical block. It is a mental block that prevents you from writing, and in many cases, it can be overcome by simply writing yourself out of it. This can be done by writing about anything—even if you don't feel like doing so at first!

Another common problem. It's not a physical block, it's an issue of the mind.

What do I mean by that? Well, if you've ever had writer's block before then you probably know what I'm talking about. You have all of these great ideas in your head that feel like they're already written but for some reason when you try to start writing them down in order to put them on paper or type them into your computer screen nothing comes out. Your brain feels like it has shut down and all of those amazing ideas are gone just like that!

I don’t want to write any of those things because they’ve already been written.

• Write about what you care about.

• Write about what you are passionate about.

• Write about what you are curious about.

• Write about what you are afraid of (or angry or whatever it is that makes your heart rate increase).

A writer's block is a mental one. Your brain is telling you that it cannot think of anything to write about, but this is not because there are no ideas in your head. You simply haven't tried hard enough yet to find the right one or two ideas out of all the ones floating around in there somewhere—and then turn them into something beautiful.

I know that sounds like a lot of work, but it really isn't; it just takes time and practice (like anything else) before we get any good at it!

I have had my own share of writing blocks over the years, but I've learned so much along the way about how best to deal with them when they come up.

Although it’s unavoidable, overcoming the block is possible

You too can overcome writer's block!

It's not easy, but the way I've overcome it is by doing the following things:

• Posting on social media about my progress and sharing it with others. This helps me see that what I'm writing has value to people, which in turn motivates me to keep working on my book.

• Taking breaks from writing so that I can recharge my brain, get some fresh air, and find new ideas before returning to work.

• Setting goals for myself (like writing a certain number of words each day) so that I know how much work I need to do each week/month/year if I want my project done by a certain date or deadline.

So if you're battling writer's block yourself right now, take comfort in knowing that there are plenty of ways out—and all you have to do is try one of them!

Conclusion

This is not a physical block, but a mental one. It’s the feeling that unless you write something that’s completely new and revolutionary, it’s not worth writing at all. This feeling of inadequacy will make you feel like giving up on your writing altogether.

But here´s the thing: you can overcome this kind of writer´s block. I promise you can! The best way to do this is by creating good habits and sticking with them every day until they become second nature. It doesn´t matter if these habits are as simple as waking up early or making sure there is always fresh fruit on hand when needed; what matters most is that they are regular habits which help keep your mind focused on positive things instead of negative ones.

This process may take some time, but the sooner you start practicing good habits, the better off will be in no time at all!