When Chris and I were talking about this post I shared a few examples of when I get stuck.
Back in 2018 I was writing my first book, every time I finished a chapter I would have the most profound sense that I'd never be able to write the next chapter. I used to sit at my desk ready to write and not be able to do anything. At the time I was writing every morning on a hired desk in a co-working space, I'd show up with my baggage (computer, research and emotional hang ups) and not write for days, it was agony. And then, it passed. It happened every single new chapter I got blocked and I realised that's my process. I hate beginnings!
Now, many years on, I feel like I am coming out of a period of stuckness on the next book (as Chris alluded). Looking back on the past few frustrating months, I realise now that I just needed to give the idea some time and space, to do more reading, more research and be patient. It was a block, but a temporary one.
Oct 27Liked by Bec Evans, Chris Smith, Breakthroughs & Blocks
"I’m on a park bench having an existential crisis". It made smile and comforted me that even experienced writers go through this, although I'm sorry you feel that way. But like you said, it's content that you can share and hopefully people like me can relate.
Until september I'd say that I had a massive writer's block for over a decade (Maybe at this length it is something else though). Mine was grounded in fear and like Bec, beginnings are my beast to overcome. I still need to fight my other blocks : doubts and shame. This is hard but I'm sure I (we) will get through this.
We can get through this Claire. I'm pleased my post made you smile! One small step at a time remember - we'd love to support you when you're ready to get writing again :)
When Chris and I were talking about this post I shared a few examples of when I get stuck.
Back in 2018 I was writing my first book, every time I finished a chapter I would have the most profound sense that I'd never be able to write the next chapter. I used to sit at my desk ready to write and not be able to do anything. At the time I was writing every morning on a hired desk in a co-working space, I'd show up with my baggage (computer, research and emotional hang ups) and not write for days, it was agony. And then, it passed. It happened every single new chapter I got blocked and I realised that's my process. I hate beginnings!
Now, many years on, I feel like I am coming out of a period of stuckness on the next book (as Chris alluded). Looking back on the past few frustrating months, I realise now that I just needed to give the idea some time and space, to do more reading, more research and be patient. It was a block, but a temporary one.
"I’m on a park bench having an existential crisis". It made smile and comforted me that even experienced writers go through this, although I'm sorry you feel that way. But like you said, it's content that you can share and hopefully people like me can relate.
Until september I'd say that I had a massive writer's block for over a decade (Maybe at this length it is something else though). Mine was grounded in fear and like Bec, beginnings are my beast to overcome. I still need to fight my other blocks : doubts and shame. This is hard but I'm sure I (we) will get through this.
We can get through this Claire. I'm pleased my post made you smile! One small step at a time remember - we'd love to support you when you're ready to get writing again :)