Writer’s Block
So, I have been trying to think of a topic to post about that isn’t a book review. Book reviews are nice, but I feel that a little variety is a good thing. I sat here staring at the screen and…nothing came to me. Oh dear, I thought. The dreaded writer’s block has struck me again. I don’t have time for this. I have to take my husband out for his birthday dinner today and I have to work on my other blog. What am I going to do? Then it struck me. Writer’s Block. How do other people deal with it?
Apparently, Douglas Adams once said - “Writing is easy - all you have to do is stare at a blank piece of paper until your forehead bleeds.”
Failing that, the BBC offers a website on the subject of Overcoming Writer’s Block. They offer all sorts of suggestions that range from “Just Write Something” to “Have a Cup of Tea” to “Go Do Something Else First.” eHow.com offers some similar suggestions in their article called: How to Get Rid of Writer’s Block. So, I’m off to get a cup of tea. Hopefully, one of the suggestions will work for you too.
November 11th, 2006 at 2:32 pm
It depends on whether or not you have to get something written. If you have no choice, then power through it, write anything that comes to mind and force yourself to keep typing, even if it’s terrible and you’re going to have to change it all later. If you don’t have a pressing need, get out of the house. Take a drive, go get something to eat, and take a notebook with you. If you force yourself to relax and appreciate your surroundings, the words might begin to come.
November 11th, 2006 at 2:35 pm
Deb, that’s actually one of the interview questions I added this morning. Sounds like you are *way* prepared. And I am taking your advice. I’m off to Lee’s Comics in search of Doctor Who Magazine. Thanks for stopping by!
November 11th, 2006 at 2:53 pm
Not a problem!
November 13th, 2006 at 11:21 pm
When it comes to poetry and I can’t think of a thing, sometimes I like to rewrite poems or songs that I love. I try to make them into something completely different, upping the intensity or sexuality or whatever. Some of my favorites came out of this.
November 14th, 2006 at 12:43 pm
Thanks, Farley. I’ll have to try that next time.
November 27th, 2006 at 8:52 pm
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