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lock.”“Reader’s block,’ also known as ‘reading slump’ or ‘book block,’ is a phenomenon where someone who typically enjoys reading is unable to engage with books or other written materials. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, a lack of interest in the current material, or difficulty with the reading material itself. ‘It can also be a symptom of a larger mental health concern, such as depression.”Exploring it further, I found that in “Comme un Roman,” the French writer Daniel Pennac defines the 10 rights of readers. The right to not read is the first one, on the basis that one needs breaks and cannot always be fully committed to reading.Fair enough. Now, I think about my rights when I feel guilty that I haven’t picked up a book in a while.As I wasn’t going through depression, which is most likely the cause of one’s loss of reading motivation, I concluded it was because of my lack of interest in the current material. I needed a reboot to overcome this dry spell. I decided to quit reading for a while and try my hand at writing to get my creative juices flowing.As a novice writer,

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I have decided to tap into my vulnerability and insights and use my sojourn on this planet to relive my life’s experiences through words. I want my words to be passionate, real, and raw.Mark Twain famously said, “Write what you know.”Far too often, we think we need to create something unique, something out of the ordinary, something that stands out. But to be a writer, one needs to sit back and observe, feel, and then present that information.Whenever I need some inspiration or pointers to get started, I pick up the first thought that comes to mind when I get up in the morning and bring it to life in my notebook.Writing down my personal experiences is a sort of therapy for me, and I never know who might pick it up and find the same kind of healing power within my words. That alone is worth the effort of being vulnerable.“True belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world; our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” Brené BrownMore from the Author : <a href="http://medium.com/@dee1208">Here</a></article></body>

The Island of Lost Words

“I have hit ‘reader’s block,’ ” I exclaimed to my son.

“Mom, there is no such thing as reader’s block. Reading is not a creative activity, whereas writing is, so the word choice is incorrect. Call it a reading slump,” he suggested.

“Okay, so I am having a reading slump, and it’s the longest one this time,” I rephrased.

“Clean your palate, Mom; try different genres, ebooks, audiobooks, or maybe fiction,” he responded.

I’m generally an avid reader. Reading is a meditative experience for me. If I am engrossed in a book, the world stops for me. I read almost every day, but lately, I haven’t been in a reading mood. I would start to read and just stop because I wasn’t feeling it.

Heeding my son’s advice, I switched genres and also tried rereading my old favorites to kick me back into gear.

Journalist and author Stuart Jeffries is credited with coining the term “Reader’s block.”

“Reader’s block,’ also known as ‘reading slump’ or ‘book block,’ is a phenomenon where someone who typically enjoys reading is unable to engage with books or other written materials. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, a lack of interest in the current material, or difficulty with the reading material itself. ‘It can also be a symptom of a larger mental health concern, such as depression.”

Exploring it further, I found that in “Comme un Roman,” the French writer Daniel Pennac defines the 10 rights of readers. The right to not read is the first one, on the basis that one needs breaks and cannot always be fully committed to reading.

Fair enough. Now, I think about my rights when I feel guilty that I haven’t picked up a book in a while.

As I wasn’t going through depression, which is most likely the cause of one’s loss of reading motivation, I concluded it was because of my lack of interest in the current material. I needed a reboot to overcome this dry spell. I decided to quit reading for a while and try my hand at writing to get my creative juices flowing.

As a novice writer, I have decided to tap into my vulnerability and insights and use my sojourn on this planet to relive my life’s experiences through words. I want my words to be passionate, real, and raw.

Mark Twain famously said, “Write what you know.”

Far too often, we think we need to create something unique, something out of the ordinary, something that stands out. But to be a writer, one needs to sit back and observe, feel, and then present that information.

Whenever I need some inspiration or pointers to get started, I pick up the first thought that comes to mind when I get up in the morning and bring it to life in my notebook.

Writing down my personal experiences is a sort of therapy for me, and I never know who might pick it up and find the same kind of healing power within my words. That alone is worth the effort of being vulnerable.

“True belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world; our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” Brené Brown