Writer's Block - Page 2 - Writers Forum

dark_gaia91 · 01-17-2008, 01:35 PM

ya. the quote is a good explination.

rumpole40k · 01-17-2008, 05:44 PM

I've found the simplest way for me to get through writer's block is to end the story or article. Just bring it to an end. So what if the events become hackneyed, unbelievable or just plain lame. There is immense power in just finishing a piece. Invariably, the obvious deficiencies plague me, but I leave it alone and turn my mind to something else (usually editing but sometimes something as mundane as washing the dishes, etc.) Sooner or later my subconscious, which has been picking at the flaws in my work, will arrive at a partial or complete solution to the problem. I have to agree with the Mike and the others, those who truly consider themselves writer's have no excuse not to write. However, that doesn't mean that we should blankly stare at a screen waiting for inspiration. Editing, perfecting query letters, revisiting previous works that still lack polish are just as important.

Just my random thoughts,

Rumpole40k

delilah_sighs · 01-21-2008, 07:43 PM

i do believe in writers block. but it could be an assortment of things. either it's because you are in an atmosphere that easily distracts you because of all the noise, or, you are in a peaceful enviornment that you yourself have become bored with. i write in several different areas. when i am all alone, i turn on the tv to keep me company while i write, even to get a little inspiration, but after a few hours i get too distracted and whenever i try to write i get completely blocked. so to lift myself out of it, i get up and go into a different room. a change of atmosphere always helps.

-delilah

Milady · 01-22-2008, 10:37 AM

My form of writer's block is that I have nothing to start. I mean it... there's nothing for me to write. My imagination kicked the bucket, and the replacement hasn't arrived yet.

I have a few old crusty plots stuffed away on an old hard drive, but those are the ones that I persuaded myself are too cliche, stuffy, or boring to be written. And even though I know they have merit, I can't bring myself to write them because I have an attack of "OMG-that's-horrible-and-cliché-itis."

So, whether or not it's all in my head, writer's block is real enough to bring writing to a standstill. I've tried all the tricks to get over it, including googling writing prompts...and nothing works.

There's that other type of writer's block, too, where you just can't bring yourself to write the next scene... where you're stuck in the middle. Y'know, I would like to experience that someday, but I can never get past the beginnings... :p

Meh. Writer's Block. What're you gonna do about it?

Kion · 01-22-2008, 11:27 AM

Excellent quote Mike C. Writers block a truth or myth. I think it depends on the person and what you are writing. When you don't know where to go next or how to write this, could be considered writers block. I however believe that it's a mental block. You have read and re-read your work so much it seems pointless to carry on, you've just be writing off the top of your head with no plan and don't know what to do next etc. In the end it's all in your head. To overcome all I do is write on through it. It may seem hard but you can get loads done and change it later when you do know what you want, or just delete it all and start from where you stopped. It's all a state of mind. Planning out your stories carefully can help prevent it from happening.

For all those who have "Writer's block"

dannyrobuck · 01-24-2008, 06:58 AM

I have always believed that writers block is a legitimate condition. Unlike a mechanic, or a chef; their work is mechanical meaning that no creativity is needed. Whereas artists are on the opposite side of the spectrum. Creativty, especially for poets and fictional writers is not as straight forward as changing a spark plug. If it were that easy then writers block would not exist.