Some creative writers argue that “writer’s block” is a myth, and that writers who insist on it are lazy ones who are looking for an excuse to procrastinate, rather than get on with the work/project. However, writers, do lack the inspiration needed to produce new work, or they experience a creative slowdown.
And there is a myriad of reasons for this writer’s block. It could be fear, anxiety and frustration stemming from a life change, the end of a project, the beginning of a project… almost anything.
Fortunately, there are as many methods to dealing with writer’s block as there are causes. We even had some writers share with us some of the tricks they use to back in the creative flow when their inspiration is suddenly dried up. Here is what they had to say:
Get Away From Your Desk
Free write
Listen to music
Develop a writing schedule
Work on More Than One Project at a Time
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