Clive Johnson
I have two approaches for dealing with writer's block – the first being relevant when I just can't find words to convey an idea; the second when I can't find inspiration to write at all.
In the first case, I simply leave question marks in my manuscript, and carry on writing where I can next pick up the flow. Invariably, when I return to review what I've drafted, I find that I'm inspired to fill the gap.
In the second case, I leave the writing altogether to focus on something else. Usually after meditating or doing something else, I find that I can come back to writing with fresh ideas and motivation. There's no point flogging a dead horse.
In the first case, I simply leave question marks in my manuscript, and carry on writing where I can next pick up the flow. Invariably, when I return to review what I've drafted, I find that I'm inspired to fill the gap.
In the second case, I leave the writing altogether to focus on something else. Usually after meditating or doing something else, I find that I can come back to writing with fresh ideas and motivation. There's no point flogging a dead horse.
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