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How to Block Writer’s Block
Strategies to keep the creative juices flowing
“Writing about a writer’s block is better than not writing at all” — Charles Bukowski
After two years as a professional writer, I’ve never had writer’s block. I’ve just discovered strategies to keep the juices flowing. And so can you!
Here’s how:
Write about what you WANT to write about.
It seems easy enough, but as a freelancer, especially a newbie, it’s tough to find gigs you like. I’ve been there. One of my first jobs was blogging about period panties. Yes, you read that correctly: period panties.
You have to make money, but as a writer, you’ve also got to enjoy your craft. Even if you’re writing about coffee (or even period panties), try to dedicate time to write for YOURSELF.
Write here on Medium, start your own blog, free journal, but write about something you care about, even if you’re experiencing writer’s block due to a hovering deadline.
Our minds are tricky beasts, and writing about what you care about stirs up ideas for those topics you don’t like. If you keep digging, then hopefully the future will bring clients with engaging topics you love.
