R.R. Adams
I encountered a different perspective on 'writer's block' recently. It spoke about how writer's block isn't anything more than procrastination, and I agree with this thought.
That said, there are sometimes when no matter how long I stare at the paper, there is nothing I can say. Worse, anything I try to write comes out barely legible. I don't think you should force your writing, but I don't think you should procrastinate either.
I work through writer's block by setting a goal for myself to write a certain amount per week, and I visit my writing throughout the week and try to chip away. Sometimes it flows more naturally, and sometimes it's an uphill battle. If I can't write (and it isn't pure procrastination), I find something that inspires me. I read books, watch movies, play games and go out and live life to see new things.
That said, there are sometimes when no matter how long I stare at the paper, there is nothing I can say. Worse, anything I try to write comes out barely legible. I don't think you should force your writing, but I don't think you should procrastinate either.
I work through writer's block by setting a goal for myself to write a certain amount per week, and I visit my writing throughout the week and try to chip away. Sometimes it flows more naturally, and sometimes it's an uphill battle. If I can't write (and it isn't pure procrastination), I find something that inspires me. I read books, watch movies, play games and go out and live life to see new things.
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