i've never had writer's block

Blue · Oct 30, 2005

if i have nothing to write, then i shouldn't write.

i only write because i need to birth an idea. the writing pours out of me too fast.

i've never understood the writer's block concept.

as a matter of fact, i think there are way too many books being written-- mostly because people don't have anything to say.

just being honest. maybe you folks can explain if i'm not understanding writer's block.

but like i said, i've written for years, and never once couldn't i write.

there is a, settling in period where i need time to get in the groove, but that's different.

Susie · Oct 30, 2005

Hi, Blue, I can relate to what you're saying. I've never had writer's block either and I've been at it for 15+ years. In fact, I tend to have an overactive writer's brain and even think of things when I'm sleeping. If I'm fortunate, I can remember it and write it down when I wake up. It's mostly poems, puns, jokes, things like that. No big earth-shattering ideas.

scarletpeaches · Oct 30, 2005

I've heard it said writer's block doesn't exist if you know what you should be writing. That's not to say you need to outline, but at least have a fair idea. Can't say it's something I've ever experienced myself, either.

Self discipline, or a lack thereof, now that's a different matter...

Cabinscribe · Oct 30, 2005

Blue said:
i've never had writer's block

I would be happy to share mine with you!

September skies · Oct 30, 2005

I've never had Writer's Block either. Though there has been only a time or two that I could not figure out how to start an article....but I just went on head and wrote it and as I write the story, the lead seems to pop up and I can come back and put it in first and fix the story from there.

scarletpeaches · Oct 30, 2005

Yep, it's the start that's the hardest part. After that it flows. When I allow it too. BIC after all!

Arithion · Oct 31, 2005

I don't think I get writer's block, not really. I just totally demotivated and can't find a point to finish what I've started...

Sometimes I think that's worse.

dlcharles · Feb 10, 2006

Dream Write

I always dream my fiction stories - does anyone else? call it 'Channeling' or whatever, but it works. Then I fort up in my office and come out only for the bathroom, and not much else, until the first draft is done in longhand. My wife keeps the world away when I am 'out there', bless her heart.

wordmonkey · Oct 21, 2006

I recently sat in on a talk given by a comicbook writer. It was interesting on many levels, but when he opened up his talk to questions, he offered to answer a few FAQs first. One was:

"What do you do when you get writer's block?"

His reply:
"I write for a living, I can't afford writer's block."
I have stories to tell and characters to let loose on the world. That said, they don't NEED me, they simply let me record their lives.

icerose · Oct 29, 2006

I get it almost daily, it's called children.

"Mommy, I need a drink of water."
"Mommy, can you fix the movie?"
"Mommy, I want a hug."
"Mommy, can I play on your computer, you don't do anything fun on it."

...yeah...

Flolita · Nov 1, 2006

If I can't handle people, I shouldn't go outside my house.

But I go out in public everyday. I look at people, and they look at me. It's never been a problem...why should it be?

I've never had a problem with crowds, so I think agoraphobia is just a lack of discipline or just an excuse not to take a shower or comb your hair or go get the paper.

Just being honest here, Blue, maybe someone could explain how something I don't have could exist for anyone else.

Any takers?

icerose · Nov 1, 2006

I haven't personally had it, but I do know people who do have it. Don't knock what you don't know.

For some they are simply hiding, others it is a real phobia, like claustrophobia coupled with panick attacks and worse.

This goes for the writers block as well, sometimes it's outside factors, sometimes it's inner factors like depression, other times it's story issues that need to be resolved before moving on. Everyone is different and unique, just because you haven't had it does not prove its nonexistence.

That's like saying, "I've never been depressed so it doesn't exist for me, therefore it doesn't exist for anyone in the world."

It's also like saying that because you haven't personally seen Turkey, lived in Turkey, or met anyone from Turkey then it must not exist because it hasn't personally effected you.

Flolita said:
If I can't handle people, I shouldn't go outside my house.

But I go out in public everyday. I look at people, and they look at me. It's never been a problem...why should it be?

I've never had a problem with crowds, so I think agoraphobia is just a lack of discipline or just an excuse not to take a shower or comb your hair or go get the paper.

Just being honest here, Blue, maybe someone could explain how something I don't have could exist for anyone else.

Any takers?

Flolita · Nov 8, 2006

Don't knock what you don't know.

That was my point about OP.

icerose · Nov 10, 2006

Flolita said:
That was my point about OP.

Gotcha.

Sorry for the rant above, personal pet peeve due to personal and family experiences.

i've never had writer's block

Blue

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