Writer's Block - Writers Forum

dark_gaia91 · 12-14-2007, 07:36 PM

Is there such thing? or is it our imagination on the fritz? I have experienced firsthand the situation of where you can't think of one dang thing to write. opinions pweeze.

terrib · 12-15-2007, 10:40 AM

I've never been to the point of not being able to write. Now, I've not wanted to write lots of times....and I find it best to edit on those days. But I have heard of writers block. I don't see how that could be though. I have so many stories twirling around in my head that it would take me the rest of my life to write them all down.

Talia_Brie · 12-15-2007, 03:35 PM

No, I don't believe in writer's block, but I do believe in procrastination, but we'll get back to that later, ok?

slayerofangels · 12-15-2007, 04:24 PM

Well, it can happen that you hit a wall with a particular idea, in that as it stands you'd have no idea where to go with one particular story, but in that case you could always switch to another project for a while.

RomanticRose · 12-15-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by slayerofangels

Well, it can happen that you hit a wall with a particular idea, in that as it stands you'd have no idea where to go with one particular story, but in that case you could always switch to another project for a while.

When that happens to me in mid-project, experience has taught me that I am usually trying to take the work in the wrong direction.

RebelGoddess · 12-20-2007, 12:00 AM

To me, writer's block can be one or more of three things:

1. Procrastination

or

2. Your mind telling you that there are more pressing, more important, more fun, something(s) more ANYTHING than writing at the moment.

or

3. Personal boredom with the story at the moment. I don't mean that you hate your peice or are sick of it or anything, just that you need a break from it.

Check the quote in my profile ; ).

It's supposed to end with:

"It strikes all people, in all walks of life. We just give it a grand title to promulgate that tortured artist nonsense."

I completely agree with it : )

It should just be called 'Idea Block' or something, haha.

-Racheal

P.S.

I think writer's block, when it comes to creating new ideas, is actually just a need for creative prompts.

My suggestion? Try googling creative writing prompts or something and giving them a go.

dark_gaia91 · 12-20-2007, 03:14 PM

sounds like a good idea. I will be sure to try that out.

LizzieGirl · 12-23-2007, 10:35 AM

I would agree entirely with the idea that writers block is caused by boredem. I would say that personally that's the case with me. If I get too bored in a day there is no way I can write because I can't seem to get my head into it. Some times it helps me if I find someone to role play with. Sometimes if I can actually become the character for a little while I can become unbored and get into one of my stories. Just thinking here. This might not be the case for you I tend to be away from the norm.

Happy Writing!!
Lizzie

Gabriel Gray · 12-23-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Talia_Brie

No, I don't believe in writer's block, but I do believe in procrastination, but we'll get back to that later, ok?

I lol'd.

ClancyBoy · 12-25-2007, 03:02 AM

It passes. You can wait it out.

dark_gaia91 · 01-03-2008, 03:49 PM

Firebolt · 01-03-2008, 06:49 PM

Writer's block, for me, is usually something I get at the beginning of a piece, when I know I can take it in any direction I want. I always hesitate endlessly over the first sentence, not wanting to box it in to a specific path. Even though I know I could change things later if I don't like where they went, I have this little perfectionist demon sitting on my shoulder, badgering me to do it right the first time.

Mike C · 01-17-2008, 03:25 AM

I thought I'd resucitate an old thread, rather than starting yet another on the same subject...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fenner Jekyll

I don’t believe in writer’s block. I don’t understand why a writer is permitted a get-out for not doing the job. If you called a mechanic to fix your car and an hour after he arrived you found him in your driveway, sitting on the hood and smoking a cigarette, you’d be pretty pissed if his excuse was that he was suffering from mechanic’s block and he just, y’know, couldn’t get the whole engine-fixing muse to work with him right now, so rather than force it he was backing off and staying cool and waiting for inspiration to strike him in such a way that he felt like perusing the spark-plugs. Can you imagine going to a restaurant and finding that none of the entrées were available because of the cook’s attack of chef’s block? How much credence would you give to brain surgeon’s block? Or firefighter’s block?

Sometimes writing comes without much effort, and sometimes it’s a terrible slog. But there’s no real excuse for not doing it.

From Fenner's interview at Night Owl Romance: Fenner Jekyll Interview

Talia_Brie · 01-17-2008, 03:40 AM

Sensational quote.

Mike C · 01-17-2008, 04:07 AM

And one that those here, like Loulou, who have to write to deadlines, will surely endorse.

Writer's block is for prima donnas and dilettantes.