3rd Feb - Writer's Block



You've probably heard of the term 'writer's block', and for the majority of my life, I'm happy to say it's something I've not had too much of an issue with. The dearth of spark visits every writer at some point in their career, some more frequently than others. Currently, I'm experiencing one of my most severe forms of this, and I'm not entirely sure why. The whole concept is a mystery, and has been across various generations, for a wide variety of writers and the only way to describe it is to explain how it feels like you're running in treacle, treading water, or jogging on the spot. 

Your brain is urging you to go in one direction, but your fingers aren't quite picking up the signals and sparks, and instead, you end up with a bland medley of ideas, none of which really sow together via your usual river-like flow. In fact, in the 1970s, Yale researchers studied a group of 'blocked' professional writers and after several months of research, found that the root of the issue is caused by one of 4 segments; Apathy, Anger, Anxiety, or Issues with others. The first - Apathy - is the most common, and can de defined as 'feeling constrained by the rules of writing, causing a lack of creative spark'. 





Their advised remedy? Do something else. Get away from the desk, go for a walk, and allow real-life events and observations to keep your ideas box full, serving as your greatest inspirations. One particular cause, in my own case, is S.A.D, the seasonal disorder suffered by millions nationwide where a lack of sunlight - and consequently Vitamin D deficiency - can lead to a more glum-led mood. I've always been a very spiritual person when it comes to nature, and the absence of a beautiful scenic landscape is no doubt a contributor to my current stodge when it comes to placing pen on paper. 

If you're looking for the best solution? I clearly need white sands and a crystal turquoise sea to maximise the potential of this blog. Though on the other hand, I've somehow managed to churn out a blog post today, on the subject of not being able to churn out subjects....




... Not bad for 'writer's block'.




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