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15 Stages Of Having Writer's Block

The struggle is real.

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15 Stages Of Having Writer's Block
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All writers know the struggle. You can sit and stare at your computer for hours without being able to think of something to write about, until eventually, you are able to form an idea. For those of you who have cleaned their room voluntarily or started questioning the decision to become a writer when this happens, here are the 15 stages of having writer's block:

Stage 1: You do anything to avoid going near your computer.

"I'm letting it charge."


Stage 2: You finally stop procrastinating and open your laptop.

It's game time.


Stage 3: You sit and stare at the screen for hours.

"Maybe if I stare at the screen long enough I'll be able to think of something."


Stage 4: You ask random people for ideas.

*Texts everyone in recent contacts*


Stage 5: You take a break and clean your room.

At least you're being productive.


Stage 6: You take a nap because cleaning your room was so exhausting.

You're not going to be able to focus if you're tired!


Stage 7: You check every form of social media. Twice.

*Accidentally spends two hours looking through Instagram*


Stage 8: You watch a few episodes of "Gilmore Girls" because why not?

If Rory can get herself to write a great piece about a new parking lot, then I can manage to write this article.


Stage 9: You finally go back to your laptop ready to get some work done.

You got this.


Stage 10: Repeat Stage 3.

Maybe not.


Stage 11: You start questioning your career choice.

"Maybe I'll just become an accountant."


Stage 12: You look through other pieces you've written, trying to remember a time when you were able to form ideas.

Ah, the good old days.


Stage 13: You sigh because you still have no idea what to write about.

You start to wonder if you're officially out of ideas.


Stage 14: You get excited when, finally, you think of something that could be a potential idea to write about.

*Quickly starts writing before you forget your idea*


Stage 15: The potential idea turns into an actual idea and, before you know it, you've written a great piece.

Take that, writer's block.

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