ThomasLitchford

Is there really any such ‘thing’ as writer’s block? Does it exist as a condition? It sounds like a neurosis. It sounds as if some foreign agent has foisted it on you. At the very least, it is your subconcious mind who is to blame.

Here’s an interesting short history of writer’s block as a phenomenon. From this article it seems clear that writer’s block arose from the idea that writing was some sort of metaphysical activity, that art is transcendant. Is it? Isn’t writing, or any art, an expression of talent, of skill? Writing requires imagination. You either have it or you don’t.

My point is, if you can call yourself a writer, simply write. There is no such thing as writer’s block. It is a psychological construct we have built into our own fragile selves. Remove it from your mind, delete it as an excuse, and see how much more work you get done.

Here are some tips on beating writer’s block, though I really only agree with the one that says, ‘Just start writing anything.’

The words will come. If you have talent, the words will come.