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Thursday, July 13, 2023
What causes writer's block ? And why free spirit-non profit bloggers are immune to it ?
[ "In a lot of cases, writer’s block stems from fear- of failure, of not being as good as others, of not getting recognized. It is fear that often causes authors to make excuses for themselves to put off writing. Let's look at some of the most common excuses and rework that thinking:
I don’t have enough time. It's okay not to have a ton of time to devote solely to writing. In fact, this circumstance can force you to maximize the time you have available. Be committed to the time you’ve carved out for yourself to write. You can devote at least 10 minutes every day, and while you might not see it instantly, you’ll see results with time.
I might fail. And you will. Anyone who tries to succeed is doomed to fail at some point, but that shouldn't stop you. Failure should be taken as a natural occurrence on any path to success. There isn’t a single person whose life is a continuous series of victories.
I don't know where to start. Research is great, but you can't research forever. So how do you start writing a book? It seems daunting, but really, you just have to start writing. It doesn’t matter if you scrap it later on, but just getting yourself to overcome starting will make things easier. No one is forcing you to finish it in one go. Take breaks and come back when you’re ready to write again. With online publishing platforms like LiveCarta, you can update your work as you go and at your own pace.
I am not in the mood to write. There are days when you don't feel like writing at all, but writing is muscle memory, and it needs to be developed with constant repetition. The more you write, even when you're not in the mood, the better you will get.
I don’t know what to write. Sometimes what you write is not nearly as important as how you write. Look for writing prompts online, do some research, and start developing your thoughts.
So now that we’ve discussed the most common excuses writers make, how can you stay motivated when writing a book? Let’s review some factors that trigger writer’s block and writing tips on how to overcome them.
What causes writer's block? " ]
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