tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070337336154359355.post8109941597726192000..comments2024-03-28T18:31:56.103-07:00Comments on Alex Moore: Five Tips for Unlocking Writer's BlockAlex Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08019131858093764715noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070337336154359355.post-41165218173417027482008-08-24T10:53:00.000-07:002008-08-24T10:53:00.000-07:00@notenoughwords: isn't it amazing what you can...@notenoughwords: isn't it amazing what you can unlock by simply freewriting? as a teacher i continually try to coax forth students' knowledge (that they may not even know they have) through writing.<BR/><BR/>@diane: ditto. :)<BR/><BR/>@uppington: True. & even if it's not something that's picture perfect, i find that with a little revision or face-lifting it turns out pretty decent.<BR/><BR/>So, ultimately, the secret is to keep working while on vacation surrounded by writely determination...Alex Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019131858093764715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070337336154359355.post-75486905703884622092008-08-23T07:54:00.000-07:002008-08-23T07:54:00.000-07:00Julia Cameron (the Right to Write) suggests that W...Julia Cameron (the Right to Write) suggests that Writer's Block is more of a case of emptiness. She'd probably take your stuck car analogy and make it out of gas. Her solution: regularly replenishing "the well." In my experience, this makes some sense. However - I've noticed that the times I am just slogging through, and nothing flows, and I'm sure I'm writing total trash, a lot of it turns out to be very good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070337336154359355.post-57889336468108215482008-08-22T17:57:00.000-07:002008-08-22T17:57:00.000-07:00I think you're right about "slogging through it." ...I think you're right about "slogging through it." I find that for me, anything else is just procrastination, and only serves to compound the problem. And boy - do I llooovve to procrastinate.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155231576304534708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070337336154359355.post-6035169668789949492008-08-21T20:51:00.000-07:002008-08-21T20:51:00.000-07:00Well said, and I love the metaphor of the bogged c...Well said, and I love the metaphor of the bogged car! Some good advice there. <BR/><BR/>My writer's block usually hits when I'm tired. I know from experience that the only way to get through ti (for me) is to freewrite - just put down whatever comes into my head until the gears start turning again. But everyone has a different strategy that works for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070337336154359355.post-27072342712693376552008-08-21T19:51:00.000-07:002008-08-21T19:51:00.000-07:00@ken: lol. good points, and i agree to a certain p...@ken: lol. good points, and i agree to a certain point. in my own life, i notice that writer's block mostly hovers when i'm trying to start a new project that i'm not completely certain about. on the other hand, i do know that everyone has a different rhythm & who am i to naysay them? you, sir, are a master at self-discipline, for which you should be commended.<BR/><BR/>@nils: hmmm...also a good point. it's difficult to get the creative juices flowing when you're stressed to the max. any good vacation spots you'd like to share?!:)Alex Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019131858093764715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070337336154359355.post-21935041278326486842008-08-21T15:19:00.000-07:002008-08-21T15:19:00.000-07:00Writer's block is usually a sign of stress. I am ...Writer's block is usually a sign of stress. I am guessing - it is for me. So for me the magic solution is:<BR/><BR/><B>Take a vacation.</B>Nilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390192403293504963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2070337336154359355.post-12527690802018420152008-08-21T11:36:00.000-07:002008-08-21T11:36:00.000-07:00I must say, That I don't believe in writers bock a...I must say, That I don't believe in writers bock as some kind of mysterious external ailment.<BR/><BR/>Writers block is due to LACK:<BR/><BR/>Lack of planning, lack of commitment, lack of direction, lack of self-confidence ect. <BR/><BR/>When I sit down and experience a block, it tells me that I'm falling off on my preparations and that I've been neglecting my skill set. <BR/><BR/>I don't believe there is a magic pill to cure writers block... I believe the key lies in becoming a better writer.Ken Kiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12209474574275844524noreply@blogger.com