The day I Put a Stop To a Two Week Writer’s Block

Summary

The author describes overcoming a two-week-long writer's block by embracing the process of writing without self-imposed constraints.

Abstract

The article titled "The day I Put a Stop To a Two Week Writer’s Block" recounts the author's struggle with writer's block, which lasted for two weeks. During this period, the author faced difficulties in forming coherent sentences and organizing thoughts, attributing the block to a lack of creativity, will, or mere laziness. The breakthrough came when the author decided to write without a specific plan or fear of judgment, focusing on the act of writing itself rather than the outcome. This approach led to the creation of the article, which serves as a testament to the method's effectiveness. The author reflects on the various topics considered for writing, such as corruption in Brazil during COVID-19, anthropological observations of people's virtual backgrounds, and the potential of art. Despite initial doubts about the relevance and reception of these ideas, the author realized that writing is not just for an audience but also a personal necessity, a means to connect with oneself, and a way to release mental tension.

Opinions

The author believes that the key to overcoming writer's block is to write continuously without self-criticism.
There is a self-imposed expectation that writing should be extraordinary and immune to criticism, which can contribute to writer's block.
Writing is seen as a form of self-expression and a therapeutic activity that benefits the writer's mental state, regardless of the reader's response.
The author suggests that the fear of producing "useless" articles or being disliked by readers can hinder the writing process.
By embracing the joy of writing and its personal significance, the author was able to move past the writer's block and create content.

The day I Put a Stop To a Two Week Writer’s Block

It has been about 2 weeks and I simply cannot write a complete sentence, or put my thoughts together. I am not sure if I am lacking creativity, will to write a full article, or just laziness. The truth is I am stuck in this Writer’s Block labyrinth!

Of course, you must be asking me: if I am struggling so hard against a Writers Block right now, how come I am writing this article for Medium? The answer is that I think I may have found a way to beat this impossibility of writing that has been chasing me for the past couple of weeks. I decided to sit my down and simply start writing anything, unstoppably.

Some can call it craziness, others will stop reading from this point forward since they realize I have not thought this article through, as it is an experiment. But I am on my third paragraph already, listening to a very cool and chill Brazilian beat while I laugh at my past self that awfully tried to write his own thoughts and failed miserably.

And as I write, I keep wondering why the Writers Block was defeating me, since I had such good ideas. I thought of writing about corruption that is striking Brazil amidst COVID-19, or the anthropological anecdotes of people’s house arrangements while doing LIVES on Skype or zoom (such as books and plants) or about the potentialities of art, and many other ideas. I kept bringing myself down, repeating on my mind that these articles would be useless or that people would hate reading them or that it would be too ordinary to be written at the first place.

Well, what I was forgetting is that: besides writing for others, I also write for myself and for my soul. It is food for my mind. When I write I connect with myself and with my ideas. I release tension from my accelerated mind and bring life to things, even if for a moment. For me, writing is more than wanting to be read. To write is to take a small step forward into life and into creative writing. To write is to breathe through my mind.

Sorry Mr. Writers Block, but not today.