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Don’t Wait – Stop Writer’s Block Now

written on 14 February, 2007 by Dawud Miracle

Do you find it hard to write sometimes? You sit there at the keyboard and just can’t get the words to come out. Or maybe you’re like me, you begin a post, then delete it. Begin again, delete it. Begin again, rewrite it, then delete it. And so on.

Sure, sometimes the posts just coming flying out – like this one. But sometimes it’s a struggle to get anything down at all.

It’s probably true that anyone who writes deals with writer’s block from time to time. But what do you do when it comes knocking on your door? Or worse, when it makes itself at home, follows you to your office and sits on your lap all day?
Well, Bestseller Interviews has put together The Ultimate Guide to Conquering Writer’s Block. And they should know. Bestseller Interviews covers “Best Selling Authors and How to Write Best Selling Books.” So if anyone would know how to deal with writer’s block, they should.

Here’s the resources they’ve put together:

I’ve read most of these. There’s some great stuff here. Thanks to Bestseller Interviews for compiling this list. If you’re a writer, I highly recommend checking out their site.

How do you handle writer’s block?

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  • Daniel Feb 14, 2007 at 5:44 am  

    Very useful list!

    Usually when I am blocked I just give up on writing for half an hour and go do something else.

  • Dawud Miracle Feb 14, 2007 at 6:07 am  

    Daniel

    I hear you. I’ve handled it that way too. Often it actually helps. Especially if I get outside for a few minutes. But most of the time I just bang at the keyboard and force my way through it. There are certainly much better strategies here.

  • Chris Brown Feb 14, 2007 at 7:46 am  

    Artist’s Way — Julia Cameron. I listen to her CD’s over and over. Usually 4 minutes and I can’t wait to start writing again. It’s magic!

  • Liz Strauss Feb 14, 2007 at 9:41 am  

    Hi Dawud!
    Great post. Thanks for the link love. What a lovely and intelligent blog you have.

    liz

  • Dawud Miracle Feb 14, 2007 at 10:05 am  

    Liz

    Thanks. I’m working hard, making little tweaks to my approach as I understand more. Baby steps, right? I’m sure I’ll see you around.

  • Ann Handley Feb 14, 2007 at 11:47 am  

    Great list of resources, here…

    My prescription for writer’s block is a dog leash (hopefully with dog attached) and a pair of sneakers (on your feet). Nothing like getting out for a walk and a little perspective.

  • Dawud Miracle Feb 14, 2007 at 9:53 pm  

    Ann Handley

    Thanks. Really good idea. I find that when I’m stuck on a larger writing project, often getting out for a good, strenous hike will clear the cobwebs. Nothing like exercise and fresh air.

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