Tag: writer’s block

  • Dancing to beat writer’s block?

    Yes! When I was teenager, I used to turn off the lights, turn up the music, and just dance. Maybe I was practicing for an upcoming dance, or maybe I really enjoyed it. I can’t remember. I do recall, however, sweating profusely and feeling really good afterwards. Last year, I…

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder is real

    It’s the end of the year and I’m tense with excitement and frustration. Excited because the holidays are nearing, which means days off from work, time with family, and plenty of good eats. Frustrated because, well, it all circles back to money and time and energy. Holidays ‘round here equate…

  • When writing is inconvenient 

    Because you won’t always have time to write. Over the past seven days, I sure as hell didn’t. It was the end of the quarter, I had a group project and a 15-page paper. I had manuscripts to edit, a prepaid trip to take, and a shitload of other stuff…

  • Anxiety and Writer’s Block

    Though I say writer’s block, I’m certain that this applies to all modes of creativity. Anxiety is defined as a fear or nervousness about what might happen. A feeling of wanting to do something very much. The full definition goes on to describe that it’s a painful or apprehensive uneasiness…

  • Writing a Book: How to Start

    This is the most common question that I’m asked regarding writing. Whether I’m speaking, selling books, or just mention that I’m an author, without fail, I hear: “I’ve been writing since I can remember, and just wanted to see if you had any pointers to how I could get started…”…