"Even if your first novel is published by a Big 5 house and ends up on the NYT bestseller list, you can get a massive case of writer’s block. I know a wildly successful author who went through this."
—Anne R. Allen
What is Writer's Block?
Like a mirage that can't be identified, the frustration of writer's block is an almost unfathomable force. Anyone can suffer from the affliction, any time, no matter their level of experience; but, only the experienced or informed have the better chance at successfully combating the invisible oppressor.
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We'll call it what it is, because it is possible for a sufferer to live through a block without realizing it.
There are hundred ways we tell ourselves "later", that don't seem all that serious.
It can take a serious bout of self-sabotaging procrastination, or worse, to realize a block has landed upon us with heavy ferocity.
Think about it: that necessary book you've been putting off . . . or think about why you're not sending your short work to publishers (if you're not)—are you certain about your reasons for delay, or could there be a block upon you?
Merriam-Webster defines writer's block as "psychological inhibition preventing a writer from proceeding with a piece". Theoretically, a writer could have situational writer's block. At the other end, a writer could find themselves unable to write at all for a period of time.
As writers, we need to take seriously any signs of a lack of motivation. The seriousness of writer's block is, first, in being unaware. Then, when you become aware that you have this problem, you may experience stress and compromised output over a perceived inability to overcome it.
Awareness is key to identifying issues related to writers block and staying ahead of the curve, lest fall behind. So, let's look at how we can
beat writer's block!
Visit: How to Overcome Writer's Block
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