Archive for the 'Writer’s block' Category

I came across an excellent article recently and thought I’d better share it with my readers. It seems that many writers are also walkers. They use taking a walk as an essential part of the writing process. I’ve been advocating this from time to time on this site, especially in those times when you seem [...]

Some writers complain that although they want to write, they just don’t know what to write about. In another life (as a classroom teacher) I constantly heard this complaint. I rarely have this problem. In fact, I usually have far too many things to write about. My problem is choosing which one to write about [...]

Today’s quote: “I have tried simply to write the best I can; sometimes I have good luck and write better than I can.” Ernest Hemingway. I guess countless writers would like to write as well as Hemingway. Many have tried, few have succeeded. In any endeavour this is an excellent maxim on which to base [...]

Today’s quote: “I would love to write a book, but unfortunately, I don’t have a pen.” (Unknown source – it came to me from a Facebook friend) We might laugh at a saying like this, but for some people, any simple excuse is enough to stop them from writing. Some common excuses are: I don’t [...]

I’m struggling to write. Now this is a common problem experienced by most writers. Over the last three months I have had many distractions which have kept me from the key board. Things like going away for several short holidays with family. Things like spending wonderful time with my grandson – and his parents. Things [...]