What’s the worst pain a writer has? What do you think?
We’ve discussed the pain of Rejection and Self-Doubt of our words and our worth. Those are pretty bad, but we’ve also discussed how we can overcome or at least mitigate them.
What about Writer’s Block? The dreaded blank page. Does it inspire fear? It should. It’s about the worst thing I can think of, and it happens to every writer sooner or later, for more or less time, eventually.
It’s like a sticky pit you can’t avoid. I only know ways to get out/through. No way to prevent it.
Just a reminder, if any of these issues are currently bothering you, support is available. Book a free 15-minute meeting during which we can discuss your specific challenges and explore potential strategies. Consider it a mini-writing-therapy session. You don’t have to suffer in silence. Let’s connect and start finding solutions.
Also, if you have writers’ pain points you’d like discussed or remedies to the same, I’d love to hear from you. Comment here or email me
STRUGGLES & SUCCESSES
Here are my strategies for overcoming Writer’s Block.
- Be patient: Look at it as a mental break and take it. Enjoy the free time and deal with the idea only in your imagination. This is not the time to slog. Think of it as a mini vacay and treat yourself well.
- Fill the well: Surround yourself with creative things. Try a paint-and-sip or pottery class or another artistic adventure. Go to movies, read books, enjoy museums, and focus on inputting creativity rather than outputting. Create. Get your hands in the garden, play with watercolors, or do some doodling. Have some dang fun, why don’t ya? And let me know how it goes.
- Document: A wise person once told me, “If you can’t create, document.” That means write it down. No matter what it is. Start with the weather or your mood. Detail what you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel. You have no idea the details that will end up in your next story because you bothered to write down the light in the trees or the sound of the woodpecker.
In other words, we don’t so much as overcome Writer’s Block as wait it out. I’ve learned to enjoy the wait and to have faith that the words will return. Eventually, the pit becomes not-so sticky and not-so steep. Pretty soon, we can walk right up and out.
You can read more about my approach to Writer’s Block in this week’s email. If you’re not getting that email, sign up at linseyewing.com/get-access. You’ll also find some fun writer freebies.
CURRENT NOVEL PROGRESS
TDG Draft 5 Word Count: 18,292 (back from the dev. editor)
ASD Draft 0: 15,401
I’m still resting, but trying to mentally lean back into The Daily Grind. I can finish this draft in a month, easily, but I am busy with life in June, and not sure how much will get done before July, my next writing month.
HAPPENING THIS MONTH
Tonight and every Tuesday through June 3: YouTube Stream at 5 PM Central / 6 EST We’ll then take a break for a few weeks and return in July.
CREATIVE COLLECTIVE: The next meeting is Next Monday, June 2, at 7:30 PM Central / 8:30 EST. This is our accountability group, and you are more than welcome. Just email me for the Zoom link.
In Other News
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If you’re having trouble naming your passion, finding time to work, or just want to discuss your WIP, I’m only a click away. Take the time. You won’t regret it.
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