A blank page. My fingers are ready to hit the keyboard. But I don’t know what to write. I start typing a few words, then delete them. Type again, delete again. Over and over.
An hour has passed, and I’m still staring at the blank page on the monitor.
“Aaarrrrgggghhhh…!”
I try typing again, but after just a few sentences, my ideas suddenly hit a wall. I don’t know how to continue.
Plop!
Another idea pops into my head. I start typing until yet another idea pops into my head. I delete the paragraph I just wrote. The same cycle repeats itself.
Another hour had passed.
I gave up on posting yesterday night.
Writer’s Block. That’s what people call what I’m going through. A common condition experienced by writers when ideas are stuck or they can’t produce any writing.
Wait a minute. Can I even call myself a writer? Just because I’m trying to write consistently.
I don’t know.
You know, getting stuck for ideas when you want to write is really frustrating. Especially when you’re trying to start a consistent writing habit.
It’s not that I want to write something perfect. That’s not it. I just don’t know what to write. Something’s blocking me there.
So what do I do?
Right now, I’m forcing myself to write. Free writing. Writing whatever I want. Including writing about the writer’s block I’m experiencing right now.
Because that’s how experienced writers share their tips for overcoming writer’s block.
Does it work?
You can draw your own conclusions, since you’re reading this post of mine.
You probably won’t find this tip anywhere else, but it works for me.
Make writing feel urgent. Make it feel like your life depends on it.
Usually, when the situation is urgent, your superpowers will kick in—even when you’re facing writer’s block.
So, when you absolutely have to write, just write. Write freely. Whatever comes to mind. It’s okay if it’s bad. Once you find your rhythm, keep going and write whatever you want.
Hope this helps.
So, have you ever experienced writer’s block? Tell us how you overcame it!
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