Is Writer’s Block Real? In my opinion, no. A lack of preparation is a more likely culprit of what people call writer’s block.
I am a published freelance writer, blogger, editor, and reviewer learning marketing. I have written technical, How To, a fiction short story, nonfiction articles, and SEO Web content. I’ve reviewed in just about every genre there is. As a writer, I believe you also must be an avid reader.
As Mark Twain says, “The time to begin writing an article is when you have finished it to your satisfaction. By that time you begin to clearly and logically perceive what it is that you really want to say.” This quote is for all writing, not just articles.
Preparation for writing is “…. to clearly and logically perceive what it is that you really want to say.” The other part of this to be sure the reader gets your meaning. This is how to avoid writer’s block.
If for some reason you do become blocked, look back at your research, and focus on what you are trying to say. Focus should always be primary when writing a project, albeit article, story, or even a blog post. Writing blog posts is a good way to work on your focus and writing for clear meaning.
I have four blogs, I write Hubs at Hub Pages, contribute on two blogs about writing, and have guest blogged on other subjects.
Writing is what writers do, by writing blogs, contributing to blogs, and practicing your writing on sites like twitter that allows you little space for wordiness, you learn to make yourself clear and write tight.
The next time you are ready to begin a new project, create a checklist to make sure you are prepared to write and banish writer’s block forever.
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March 4, 2012 at 9:23 pm
Lisa Tener
I tend to agree with you. Another cause can be plain old burn-out! Sometimes I suggest people go for a walk in nature before writing or do another rejuvenative activity. Also, make sure you’re getting enough sleep. While sometimes we can write on pure adrenaline, lack of sleep is a factor for some people–and easily remedied.
March 4, 2012 at 9:31 pm
Robert Medak
Good points, Lisa.
Writers need to be both mentally and physically prepared to write.
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