Writer’s block rant| One

I’m sure we’re all familiar with the term writer’s block, if you’re a writer chances are you’ve probably had it or maybe unknowingly had it.

I’ve had it so much over my time of being a writer. It’s tough and it’s ugly and unfortunately it’s not as easy to get over as people try to make it seem, especially if you’re a perfectionist. I always hear everyone say oh you just need to write, write whatever, it doesn’t have to be good but how realistic is that advice when you’re working on a deadline? Whether it’s a physical deadline or a mental deadline, either way I don’t think it’s good advice.

I’ve tried to do the whole write past your writer’s block thing and it never helps, because like what the heck am I writing??? Gibberish pure gibberish.

I think getting into a creative space is a good way to move past writer’s block. Watching tv, movies, youtube, tik tok. Inspiration can be found everywhere even in your dreams.

Also using pinterest is a good place to start. I know when I’m lacking idea’s I head to pinterest and start creating characters and browsing for different settings, it’s so much fun when it doesn’t feel like work.

And that’s where I think writer’s block may come from a good portion of the time, when you’re writing for yourself it’s just easy, simple, natural and there are no expectations, there’s no one asking you to make something different, giving their opinion on your art, no deadlines and no pressure. It’s just easier.

But when writing is all you want to do with your life and there’s no alternative plan then it feels like a crushing weight on you and a voice in your ear that’s telling you that you need to make it work.

Writer’s block can for sure be a bitch but if it’s something you really want to do then don’t let it stop you.

Alexis Reign