WRITERS BLOCK

Consistency is Key, They Say.

Well, I'm failing, and I can't see an end in sight

Yes, Yes, Yes. Blah, Blah, Blah.

I know that consistency is key, but what if you cannot be consistent? Or if you are consistent, it's churned out, repetitive, and average drivel.

I only started to write in August, built a small following and had really encouraging months in October and November.

I then hit a roadblock in December and January. And I'm trying to understand why.

• It's a busy period for me (Of course it is)
• Mum came to visit from England (Plenty of material there!)
• The weather is nice. It is summer in Australia (Get a tan, swim in the ocean)
• I'm prioritizing fitness (Go girl!)
• I just don't have any ideas and inspiration (Liar)
• My family gave me unhelpful feedback, so now I'm nervous (Ignore them)
• I'm struggling to find my voice and audience (aha, now we're getting somewhere...)
• {Sigh}

Yes, all of the above is true, and it could be all of them together.

But really, I only want to be a good writer; I want to write quality stories that drip off the keyboard, ebb and flow, swell and whatever the opposite of swell is.

I want to catch the reader's attention, make them think, evoke deep thoughts, and make witty or insightful comments, and readers who clap and bookmark for later reading. Or you can subscribe to me in anticipation of my next gem.

I cannot give writing enough focus.

I'm unsure if I'm pushing myself to do something that's never going to happen, whether the timing isn't right just now, or whether my head is as empty as it feels.

It's possible that everyone feels this way at times. I admire those of you who have made it a career, reliable income, or avenue to greater things. How do you keep it up?

I'm glad I got this together. I feel better now, perhaps I can do it again tomorrow.

After all, consistency is key!