If you’ve ever watched a movie about a struggling writer, you’ve heard of writer’s block. It’s that nasty plague that chases your muse away, right? But is this something that happens to actual writers?
I’ve spoken with hundreds of writers on their productivity, and I’m going to say yes… and no.
Broken down, Writer’s Block is the simple act of time passing and writing not getting done. And to be clear, that happens to most, if not all writers at some point, so if it’s happening to you, you’re not alone.
But there are many reasons this might be happening and figuring out what kind of Writer’s Block you’re experiencing is the key to resolving it and getting back to the good work of writing.
If you’re not writing as much as you want to be, I made this week’s Inspired Writing episode for you. In this week’s 10 minute video tip, I describe the 4 most common reasons I see as a Book Coach that writers aren’t writing, and give 6 strategies to break free and let your creative juices flow again.
Thanks for your generous ideas. My writer’s block is that my first memoir was released 1-4-22 and I am planning the next one. I am stalled on whether I simply want to continue into a second memoir or do I want to twrite a memoir with essays. And if so, how does that work? Where do I find out more about that. Books, blogs, articles? Any suggestions.? Thanks.
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