is writers block real?

[Gwenn]

There is such a thing as writer's block....it's an all-encompassing term for the fear of the blank page, the resulting procrastination because of the fear of the blank page and the knowledge that once you get started there is SO much flippin' work to do and that if you don't finish and finish well it was all just a waste of time....it's an emotional block and the only way to get through is to just accept that you're going to write a lot of trash first and have to scrap it and start over but eventually you'll get your story to where you want it to be.

[Alya]

omg thats what i said :D its a psychological thing!

[Shwetika]

I know what you mean

[Gwenn]

But you can't let it rule, be willing to write junk, it's the only way to break through :)

[Gwenn]

A really good book for beginning writers is I first read it in high school and there I times I still hear her advice in my head.

[Soph - Lock&Key]

Gwenn wrote: "But you can't let it rule, be willing to write junk, it's the only way to break through :)"

thats good advice, thank you :)

[Rebecca Jane]

Gwenn wrote: "There is such a thing as writer's block....it's an all-encompassing term for the fear of the blank page, the resulting procrastination because of the fear of the blank page and the knowledge that o..."

That's definitely true!!!

[maybelater]

Gwenn wrote: "A really good book for beginning writers is I first read it in high school and there I times I still hear her advice in my head."

OMG! Gwenn thanks really so much! I know you don't know me but, I've been looking for something that'd help me with my writing, since I'm actually new to it so this really helps! I'm toatally gonna search for this book the next time I go to the book shop! :)

[Soph - Lock&Key]

I have had a serious case of writers block since the start of this year. Does anyone had any advide as to how I can get rid of it?

[Kara]

Soph...*Lock&Key* wrote: "I have had a serious case of writers block since the start of this year. Does anyone had any advide as to how I can get rid of it?"

1. Write something. Anything. A short story, a novel, whatever, just start writing something. It doesn't matter if it's bad, it can always be fixed up later.

2. Have a shower. I swear it helps, lol.

3. Go for a walk/fresh air, ect ...

4.Read a book, movie or watch a TV show that inspires you.

5. Same goes with music.

6. Disconnect the Internet while you write, that way, you won't be as easily distracted.

7. Sometimes outlining/planning helps. Even if it is just in your head.

Meh. That's all I can think of off the top of my head.