Writer's block: the condition of being unable to think of what to write or how to proceed with writing. Don't worry, it happens to everyone. It's inevitable. Your writing has temporarily turned to mush, you have lost creativity, and you want to surrender. Before we talk about the cures of unblocking writer's block, let's acknowledge the problem.

Common Causes:

1. Perfectionism

You want everything to be just right before you ever put pen to paper or touch a keyboard. You try to get it perfect in your head and never do, so you never begin.

2. No Audience or Feedback

This is a big one. We not only write for ourselves, but for the reaction and feedback of others. It’s why we all got into this.

3. Timing

It’s simply just not the right time for you to write. Your ideas may need to stew in your head a little longer before writing them down.

4. Fear

Many writers struggle with being afraid of putting their ideas, and themselves, out there for everyone to see and critique. Fear is a major reason some writers never become writers.

Symptoms:

1. Anxiety

2. Stress

3. Brain fog

4. Frustration

5. Inability to focus

6. Lack of inspiration

Creative solutions to writer’s block

Here are a few ideas to help you work through your creative constipation.

1. Go for a walk (or even a run).

2. Read a book.

3. Free write

4. Listen to music

5. Spend time with people who make you feel good

6. Call an old friend

7. Turn off the Internet

8. Brainstorm ideas and write it on paper

9. Read some inspiring quotes to get you started

Realize that if you have writer’s block, you are not alone, and many people share your frustration. Don't worry, though. Your sense of creativity is not gone, it's just lost and if you look hard enough you'll find it.