Getting over writer's block 112 Articles

by Fly

Anyone who has ever picked up a pen could tell you all about writer's block, and deservedly - writer's block has, in the past, caused writers to miss deadlines, end careers, and have mental breakdowns. In the case of autho...read more

by Dianne Murphy-Rodgers

All writers will encounter writer's block to varying degrees and for different reasons. Writer's block can be the result of too many ideas, or of none. It can be due to lack of confidence, or to perfectionism. It can arriv...read more

by Danelle Karth

Writer's block, the white page syndrome, and other names all stand for the same thing. No matter how you look at it these things have to do with not being able to get something out of your mind and onto the paper. Maybe th...read more

by Kelly Morris

If you've been writing for any length of time, you've experienced writer's block. You've had those days when you spend hours staring at a blank page and never write a word. You've had those days when you start a dozen ...read more

by Jason Goodlin

Writer's block can postpone a project. Every writer experiences it. Some want to deny its presence and gloat on the fact that they can instantly breeze through stories. If you are a true writing professional, you will ...read more

by Lora Pfundheller

Writing is a labor of love. It can be deeply fulfilling, or completely maddening. The act of writing can become an obsession, with the writer compelled to give voice to every fleeting thought. At these times the words f...read more

by Rebecca Livermore

Does writer's block ever get you down? If so, you are not alone! Most, if not all writers suffer from writer's block from time to time. To fight against the dreaded plague known as "writer's block," try putting togethe...read more

by Victoria Neely

Just about every writer suffers from writer's block from time to time. It's easy enough to spin ideas in your head and dream up all the wonderful things you'll write about, but getting them down on paper (or the computer s...read more

by Simon Wright

You're sitting at your computer, staring at an empty screen. You type a few lines and then angrily press your finger to the delete button. Sound familiar? Become an all too regular occurrence? If so, then you may be suffer...read more

by Tammy Lee White

Can't think of a good topic? Having trouble getting started? You're not alone. With the influx of content oriented sites, writers now have more freedom than ever before. This can be a little overwhelming. If you're ne...read more

by Jacque E

Overcoming Writers Block. You find yourself staring blankly at your monitor. You find yourself cursing thin air because all the ideas you had minutes ago before powering up your computer have suddenly vanished. You find...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

I have heard many different descriptions of what writer's block is over the years. The one common factor is that it is another hurdle to jump in our race to write. Writer's block is inevitable at one point or another. It c...read more

by Kim Kunaniec

Everyone who tries to write inevitably faces the dreaded "writer's block." There are as many different causes as there are writers and often new writers give up on their project when they get stuck. Don't let that happen...read more

by Jennifer Keeling

A change of scenery is always invaluable, and a change of scenery doesn't have to be as drastic as traveling. Go on a walk, take a wander outside your house, people watch, see what comes into your head. Get fresh air, fr...read more

by Michelle L Devon

Are you a writer? Maybe you're not a writer, but part of your job requires you to write... something, anything, web copy, correspondence, emails, newsletters... maybe you are not a writer but use article writing as a marke...read more

by Noleen Wyatt-Jones

Anyone who writes will be more than familiar with that sinking feeling that accompanies the blank page or computer screen. It seems as if it will never end, and the harder you try the less the words or ideas come to mind. ...read more

by Meg A Wright

Right now I feel as if I am in a writer's block. I read the titles I want to write to, but my mind doesn't let the words flow out of my hands and onto the paper. Why? I know what I want to say, but when I try to express m...read more

by Sarah Lawrence

Writer's block is usually a sign of anxiety. For me, it's when I'm worried about what people will think of what I've written and how I've written it. It's fear of being told that I can't write. Other people get blocked bec...read more

by Erica Jobman

So you're Blocked. Now what? Is it fatal? Should you just give up? Writer's Block is a common affliction that affects every writer on the planet. So don't worry. You're in good company. Fortunately for us, there are things...read more

by Jenny Brice

There are many ways to overcome writer's block and while some ways will work for some individuals they won't work for others. Two strategies I have used successfully are as follows. One is to write for ten minutes, n...read more