Writer’s Block Is Often Caused by Lack of Discipline

Is discipline necessary for success overcoming writer’s block?

Yes, absolutely!

Writer’s block is often a symptom of a lack of discipline.

This thought will help to place writer’s block in perspective. After all, it’s an excuse—sanctioned by the notion of inspiration—for not getting work done. Writing is a job that has a number of requirements and stages, and each in turn must be approached with discipline—a respect for the inner exigencies of the tasks. To approach writing otherwise is to...