There comes a time when a writer is stuck. Out of ideas. Zip. It happens to the very best of us, including me. It can be hard for writers to constantly come up with ideas, especially when an article is due for a deadline. Sometimes you run out of things to say and feel like you've completely lost your inspiration--or sense of hope for that matter.
You've hit a wall. And that's completely OK.
For someone who has so many other distractions going on, like school or work, it can be hard to just sit down and start typing. Even if it's for a class essay, it takes me so long to figure out where to start. All I do is stare at my computer screen aimlessly hoping for something to come out of my brain.
I've dealt with this dilemma before many MANY times in my day. There have been moments where I had to literally walk away from my desk for a couple of hours and take a break to regenerate my inspiration.
Speaking of ways to reignite thoughts, there have been a lot of things that have helped me get past this brain crunching obstacle: taking a walk, going for a run, meditating or yoga, taking a shower, playing a game, talking to someone, eating some food, doing anything but, writing can actually help with your writing.
Once you've done something other than stare at your screen for three hours, come back and start flowing out ideas. They don't necessarily have to make sense yet, but jotting down notes can help your mind flow a bit easier.
A big factor, for me, when it comes to writing is my obsession over the uttermost perfection. I have to make sure everything I create or write is the way I want it; that's why it can take me so long to think of something to write about. It actually makes me pretty anxious.
I've always had anxiety over my writing. Ever since elementary school we had to write introduction poems about ourselves and present them in front of the class on the first day. Everybody was listening to my words. That has carried throughout middle school and high school. Even at this exact moment, every word is well thought out because I can't risk feeling like I have not written to my best ability.
When I can't think of something to write about, it scares me. I feel empty.
Just remember this; inspiration is all around and you are not alone. Writer's Block is completely normal and you will get through it. Sometimes a writer's best thoughts come out of nowhere. I've had to write things down on my hand just so I wouldn't forget them.
I hope that any of you who are dealing with this predicament or have found no ways to help it, find this useful. Hang in there because "the best is yet to come".
