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What causes writer’s block? By Linda C. Senn Too tired to concentrate. Consider your own biorhythms and low energy times. If you’re exhausted when you get home from work (a.k.a. your day gig), take time to unwind. Is there an increase in mental energy after dinner? After the kids are in bed? On weekend mornings before anyone else is up? Schedule your writing for the good energy times. Turn off the phone, close the door, and dig in. Your idea is under-developed. Check that theory by going online or to the local library and researching some aspect of your topic. The more you know, the greater the urge to put your ideas on paper. You would rather be doing something else during your writing time. Tough it out. Writing is hard work, and you can almost always find some activity that’s more appealing – like scrubbing the bathroom or caulking the windows. You don’t feel confident about finishing that particular section. If this might be the culprit, leave that section and work on one about which you feel some excitement. Go back later and see if more research would boost your confidence for writing the earlier section. An overwhelming restlessness has invaded your feet and your seat! This is an occupational hazard and has been know to plague even long-experienced writers. It’s an infection of unknown origin, and can only be treated by sitting down at the keyboard or legal pad and putting words down. © Pen Central Communications 2006
For additional information, contact Linda Senn at Linda@PenCentralOnline.com
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