http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real Wisdom & Whimsy from the Idea Lady Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:19:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real/comment-page-1#comment-363 Carnival of Beginning Writers - 2009 March - 3rd Edition Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:04:40 +0000 http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real#comment-363 [...] Writer’s Block: Is it Real? by Cathy Stucker [...] [...] Writer’s Block: Is it Real? by Cathy Stucker [...]

]]> http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real/comment-page-1#comment-361 March 2009 Writing Success Blog Carnival | Writing Success Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:47:19 +0000 http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real#comment-361 [...] Stucker presents Writer’s Block - Is it Real? posted at Cathy Stucker, saying, “Professional writers and bloggers can not afford [...] [...] Stucker presents Writer’s Block – Is it Real? posted at Cathy Stucker, saying, “Professional writers and bloggers can not afford [...]

]]> http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real/comment-page-1#comment-297 Mel Menzies Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:54:36 +0000 http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real#comment-297 How right you are! As an author I've frequently had to meet deadlines to complete book commissions. I recently posted a blog on the subject of writers' block and quoted the old adage: 'I write when I'm inspired. And I make sure I'm inspired at 9 o'clock each morning.' The other one I like is a misquote (original was Eddison, I think): Writing is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Thanks Cathy. How right you are! As an author I’ve frequently had to meet deadlines to complete book commissions. I recently posted a blog on the subject of writers’ block and quoted the old adage: ‘I write when I’m inspired. And I make sure I’m inspired at 9 o’clock each morning.’
The other one I like is a misquote (original was Eddison, I think): Writing is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Thanks Cathy.

]]> http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real/comment-page-1#comment-293 Incurable Disease of Writing » Blog Archive » Just Write Blog Carnival December 12, 2008 Edition Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:03:29 +0000 http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real#comment-293 [...] Stucker presents Writer’s Block - Is it Real? posted at Cathy Stucker, saying, “Professional writers can not afford to have writer’s [...] [...] Stucker presents Writer’s Block – Is it Real? posted at Cathy Stucker, saying, “Professional writers can not afford to have writer’s [...]

]]> http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real/comment-page-1#comment-262 Lisa Tener’s Writing Blog » Blog Archive » Writer’s Block Fri, 28 Nov 2008 22:04:42 +0000 http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real#comment-262 [...] just read Cathy Stucker’s blog on Writer’s block and she brought up a good point about fear being a common cause of [...] [...] just read Cathy Stucker’s blog on Writer’s block and she brought up a good point about fear being a common cause of [...]

]]> http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real/comment-page-1#comment-261 Lisa Tener Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:24:31 +0000 http://cathystucker.com/writers-block-is-it-real#comment-261 You're right, Cathy, about fear being a major reason for writer's block. Another big factor is that people are stressed out and very busy. To write, you need to make time and space--not just setting aside an hour to write, but coming to it refreshed and invigorated, rather than depleted. When I help people in writing their books and getting published, I encourage them to schedule in something rejuvenating right before the writing--a walk in nature, time to dance or listen to music, or even meditation. When they do a refreshing activity beforehand, writer's block often disappears. You’re right, Cathy, about fear being a major reason for writer’s block. Another big factor is that people are stressed out and very busy. To write, you need to make time and space–not just setting aside an hour to write, but coming to it refreshed and invigorated, rather than depleted.
When I help people in writing their books and getting published, I encourage them to schedule in something rejuvenating right before the writing–a walk in nature, time to dance or listen to music, or even meditation.
When they do a refreshing activity beforehand, writer’s block often disappears.

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