How to Conquer the Five Types of Writer’s Block

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writing. After all, who’s going to read this and, let alone, like it. It will never be published, and, if I do publish it online somewhere, no one will read it.Response: Just write. Don’t worry about what people will think. Do it for yourself.3. Creativity Block: You simply are out of ideas. You jumped into this thing full throttle thinking you’ll have an endless treasure trove of ideas but, you don’t know what else to write. Your first piece was great but, what about the follow up. “I’ve got nothin,” you say to yourself.Response: Read up on your interests. Topics for your next piece will begin to emerge after browsing through other articles. Perhaps they’ve posed a question you’d like to answer. Maybe they’ve covered a topic at which you could go more in depth. Maybe they’ve left something out of their article that you’d like to talk about.4. Procrastination Block: You always seem to find something else to do besides write. You’ve got your computer on, laptop open, iPad open to your favorite editor, but…. you’ve got to take out the tras

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h, empty the dishwasher, or the big game is on and you’ll write afterward. Needless to say, you’ll get to that idea in your head later.Response: Set aside a specific time at which you’ll sit down and write.5. Distraction Block: You keep getting distracted. Friends call, you’re parents want to know how you’re doing, or that driveway needs that snow shoveled today.Response: Go in the room and close the door. Turn off the TV and your phone.So, what kind of writer’s block do you have?The Writing Cooperative is a community of people helping each other write better. <a href="https://writingcooperative.com/become-a-writing-cooperative-member-430899ada7e2">Become a member</a> to join our Slack team, get fresh eyes on your writing, and participate in the <a href="https://writingcooperative.com/the-52-week-writing-challenge-55210b483a21">52-Week Writing Challenge</a>!<figure id="f568"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*R4YPIVu-tiZiC7dOwjF-Dg.png"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></article></body>

How to Conquer the Five Types of Writer’s Block

What kind of writer’s block do you have? They say once you’ve identified your problem (or admit that you have a problem), you can begin to overcome it. You know you’ve got writer’s block as evidenced by the blank computer or tablet screen in front of you. To help you attack your writer’s block, let’s take a look at five types, with suggestions on how to defeat your block. According to “The Daily Writer” by Fred White, the five types of writers block are:

1. Procedural Block: You’re knee deep in your writing when all of a sudden you’ve hit a road block. “What do I do now?” you ask yourself or “Where does my story go from here?”

Response: Perhaps a writing prompt will help you here. An app like Lists for Writers could be of assistance.

2. Psychological Block: You’re telling yourself that there’s no point in continuing your writing. After all, who’s going to read this and, let alone, like it. It will never be published, and, if I do publish it online somewhere, no one will read it.

Response: Just write. Don’t worry about what people will think. Do it for yourself.

3. Creativity Block: You simply are out of ideas. You jumped into this thing full throttle thinking you’ll have an endless treasure trove of ideas but, you don’t know what else to write. Your first piece was great but, what about the follow up. “I’ve got nothin,” you say to yourself.

Response: Read up on your interests. Topics for your next piece will begin to emerge after browsing through other articles. Perhaps they’ve posed a question you’d like to answer. Maybe they’ve covered a topic at which you could go more in depth. Maybe they’ve left something out of their article that you’d like to talk about.

4. Procrastination Block: You always seem to find something else to do besides write. You’ve got your computer on, laptop open, iPad open to your favorite editor, but…. you’ve got to take out the trash, empty the dishwasher, or the big game is on and you’ll write afterward. Needless to say, you’ll get to that idea in your head later.

Response: Set aside a specific time at which you’ll sit down and write.

5. Distraction Block: You keep getting distracted. Friends call, you’re parents want to know how you’re doing, or that driveway needs that snow shoveled today.

Response: Go in the room and close the door. Turn off the TV and your phone.

So, what kind of writer’s block do you have?

The Writing Cooperative is a community of people helping each other write better. Become a member to join our Slack team, get fresh eyes on your writing, and participate in the 52-Week Writing Challenge!