Writer’s block isn’t a sign that you’ve run out of creativity, it’s a signal that something deeper needs your attention.
Here’s what to do:
1. Step away. Don’t quit. Sometimes the best thing you can do is stop trying to force words and start living. Go for a walk. Listen to music. Read something completely unrelated. Inspiration often shows up when you’re not chasing it.
2. Write anything. Not everything. Don’t try to write a masterpiece, just write a sentence. Then another. Let it be bad. Let it be messy. The goal is movement, not magic.
3. Pray and reflect. If your writing has purpose, go back to the Source. Ask God for clarity. Let Him refill what’s been poured out. Writer’s block might be a nudge toward stillness, not struggle.
4. Change the scene. New environments spark new ideas. Rearrange your workspace. Try writing in a coffee shop, a park, or even a different room. Sometimes your mind just needs a new lens.
5. Talk it out. Say your thoughts out loud. Record yourself. Talk to a friend. Words spoken freely often lead to words written clearly.
Remember:
You’re not blocked, you’re being built. Growth doesn’t always feel productive, but it’s part of the process.
League of Uncommon Men
What to do when you have writer’s block…
Writer’s block isn’t a sign that you’ve run out of creativity, it’s a signal that something deeper needs your attention.
Here’s what to do:
1. Step away. Don’t quit.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is stop trying to force words and start living. Go for a walk. Listen to music. Read something completely unrelated. Inspiration often shows up when you’re not chasing it.
2. Write anything. Not everything.
Don’t try to write a masterpiece, just write a sentence. Then another. Let it be bad. Let it be messy. The goal is movement, not magic.
3. Pray and reflect.
If your writing has purpose, go back to the Source. Ask God for clarity. Let Him refill what’s been poured out. Writer’s block might be a nudge toward stillness, not struggle.
4. Change the scene.
New environments spark new ideas. Rearrange your workspace. Try writing in a coffee shop, a park, or even a different room. Sometimes your mind just needs a new lens.
5. Talk it out.
Say your thoughts out loud. Record yourself. Talk to a friend. Words spoken freely often lead to words written clearly.
Remember:
You’re not blocked, you’re being built.
Growth doesn’t always feel productive, but it’s part of the process.
Keep showing up. The words will too. 👊🏻⚔️
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