Ask the Author: John P. Forsyth
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John P. Forsyth
I've found that the best way to move with writer's block is to write. The "block" is a judgment the mind creates. It says "you should go forward and cannot do so. So, don't bother. Stay blocked!"
It can be useful to see writing as a process; one that evolves over time. Some days I write a lot. Others, I sit blankly, staring at the computer screen. It is during those times when the "block" seems like a real barrier.
So, I have learned to be gentle with myself. Whether it's one word or a thousand, eventually the words will add up over time. The important thing is to commit to writing as a process.
When I feel stuck writing, I sometimes shift to writing about something else. Maybe an email, a list, a journal entry, or even a poem. This shift can create a sense of flow and get the process moving. Then, I may go back to what it was I wished to write about to begin with, with fresh eyes and more spaciousness.
But whatever you do, don't let "I'm blocked" stand between you and your voice, your contribution, your abiding passion. Connect with why writing is important, and let the activity of self-expression through a written medium be about that.
Focus on the process of writing and the outcomes will eventually take care of themselves.
Peace ~ John
It can be useful to see writing as a process; one that evolves over time. Some days I write a lot. Others, I sit blankly, staring at the computer screen. It is during those times when the "block" seems like a real barrier.
So, I have learned to be gentle with myself. Whether it's one word or a thousand, eventually the words will add up over time. The important thing is to commit to writing as a process.
When I feel stuck writing, I sometimes shift to writing about something else. Maybe an email, a list, a journal entry, or even a poem. This shift can create a sense of flow and get the process moving. Then, I may go back to what it was I wished to write about to begin with, with fresh eyes and more spaciousness.
But whatever you do, don't let "I'm blocked" stand between you and your voice, your contribution, your abiding passion. Connect with why writing is important, and let the activity of self-expression through a written medium be about that.
Focus on the process of writing and the outcomes will eventually take care of themselves.
Peace ~ John
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