tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post470032413228327977..comments2023-09-20T15:31:23.597+01:00Comments on The tilted-view: in which I muse about the sheer idiocy of "Writer's Block"The tilted viewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036915013741570543noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-79217126330216249722013-10-16T00:07:25.391+01:002013-10-16T00:07:25.391+01:00I'm not a big believer in "writer's b...I'm not a big believer in "writer's block". I see it as more of a case of "writer's don't wanna write right now". Sometimes I think it's better just to do something else if the words won't come and go back to the page when you can't contain yourself.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-32023066404893606882013-09-01T22:54:51.080+01:002013-09-01T22:54:51.080+01:00My dear friend,
I have finally arrived to leave o...My dear friend,<br /><br />I have finally arrived to leave on of my um, award-winning, highly collectable comments. Okay, maybe another time. <br /><br />Of course, when you really think about it, there's no such thing as "Writer's Block." You have actually proven this to be so by writing an article about writer's block. If somebody just starts typing about having writer's block, then they don't have writer's block because they are typing about it without actually having it.<br /><br />Yes, my comment probably makes no sense. Perhaps I have commenter's block. Heck, if I ever did experience anything remotely close to writer's block, I have Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar, who is more than capable of taking over.<br /><br />Hope you had a delightful weekend.<br /><br />In kindness,<br /><br />Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-81418968028912411812013-08-11T17:09:25.487+01:002013-08-11T17:09:25.487+01:00I can only write when I'm happy and when I'...I can only write when I'm happy and when I'm sad I can only write angst filled, dark poetry. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-54864635282093499972013-08-08T17:38:06.237+01:002013-08-08T17:38:06.237+01:00I think my "creative" side of the brain ...I think my "creative" side of the brain shuts down once in a while to give itself a chance to revitalize. If I allow that to happen without struggling and ranting and threatening to throw my computer out the window, my creative brain comes back online and goes back to work. <br /><br />Here's to that block going away!cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-35160646186068069202013-06-04T22:11:59.130+01:002013-06-04T22:11:59.130+01:00Hi William, thanks! In hindsight, I think that I j...Hi William, thanks! In hindsight, I think that I just let my fear of not being able to write get bigger and bigger. My way of combatting it was having comfort food for dutch courage and gathering my thoughts to address the situation. I have learnt that overthinking about writer's block is really not the way to go!The tilted viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036915013741570543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-81987022541312956502013-06-04T22:07:11.294+01:002013-06-04T22:07:11.294+01:00Seriously?? I wish that I had written this post a ...Seriously?? I wish that I had written this post a long time ago!! These suggestions are going to be amazingly helpful in my future. You know, research is something I never even thought about...and the different points of view...That is a great one...so thanks! :) The tilted viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036915013741570543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-15856121145688041712013-06-04T22:03:08.711+01:002013-06-04T22:03:08.711+01:00Research? Well my friend you have given me a very ...Research? Well my friend you have given me a very sensible solution to my problem. Why did I not think about it on my own?? Thanks :)The tilted viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036915013741570543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-60470596248741453022013-06-04T22:00:21.005+01:002013-06-04T22:00:21.005+01:00Thanks for this! :) I think that the 11 commandmen...Thanks for this! :) I think that the 11 commandments are all really useful...But can I add a twelfth?? ICECREAM!!! it works!!! :DThe tilted viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036915013741570543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-87492117703518128112013-06-04T21:57:45.989+01:002013-06-04T21:57:45.989+01:00I just went through this phase where I couldn'...I just went through this phase where I couldn't seem to write anything at all! I suppose that some of us just get afflicted with writers block for mysterious reasons. In my case I suppose I got scared when I couldn't write that first day and then the problem got bigger and bigger...until one day I just decided to write something...even a sentence, and then went on with the thought.:)The tilted viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036915013741570543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-24140858955102104612013-06-04T21:56:22.703+01:002013-06-04T21:56:22.703+01:00That's great! can't wait to read it. :)That's great! can't wait to read it. :)The tilted viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036915013741570543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-30878897030149964872013-06-04T21:00:24.744+01:002013-06-04T21:00:24.744+01:00Thank you! Hope your writing is progressing apace!...Thank you! Hope your writing is progressing apace! Eish, not so great on my side though I managed to put up a post this evening! Bleh!Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-58844985458380685232013-06-04T03:49:29.905+01:002013-06-04T03:49:29.905+01:00I've known many established authors who have r...I've known many established authors who have run into a block. Research and topic knowledge when writing fiction has little to do with the ability to weave a story. For an essay, fine but fiction writing is a rather different animal. Fortunately, I've never fallen prey and hope it continues that way (sorry for the rhyme there).<br /><br />Glad you were able to get past yours.<br /><br />Be well,<br />Williambutlerwmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665782190769040958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-78283279936494623852013-06-03T21:52:52.986+01:002013-06-03T21:52:52.986+01:00I agree with Anonymous. No such thing as a writer...I agree with Anonymous. No such thing as a writer's block. I call it writer's transition. It means you need to stop for a moment and breathe. You are transitioning from one point to another. During the transition, breathe. Deep breathing and walking keeps you from trying to force your writing. Whatever subject you have in mind, read about it from other people's point of view, read history on it, read research on it; the point is to keep your mind, body and spirit moving in a purposeful way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-5323123866085393442013-06-03T16:18:01.407+01:002013-06-03T16:18:01.407+01:00http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/02/22/...http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/02/22/henry-miller-on-writing/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-737443246874160812013-06-03T13:39:29.190+01:002013-06-03T13:39:29.190+01:00Thanks Susan! :D My trick is eating as much icecre...Thanks Susan! :D My trick is eating as much icecream as possible till I can write again! :P but your suggestion is probably more useful. I hope that your move to the new place goes somoothly. :) The tilted viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036915013741570543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-37270813288573784262013-06-03T13:34:11.770+01:002013-06-03T13:34:11.770+01:00There's no such thing as writer's block. ...There's no such thing as writer's block. If you've done your research and know your topic, the words will come out of you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-61168718252534249102013-06-03T13:30:10.744+01:002013-06-03T13:30:10.744+01:00I have found that the best cure for Writer's B...I have found that the best cure for Writer's Block is to write your way through it. Write anything, even if you think it is crap. Soon you will find the rhythm. It may take a while, but it will come.<br /><br />Tim Sunderland<br />WhatIfYouCouldNotFail.comTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669983710381993065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3810032737718314199.post-32899541036213457642013-06-02T21:37:45.347+01:002013-06-02T21:37:45.347+01:00You have my sympathy and empathy re the writer'...You have my sympathy and empathy re the writer's block. Some clever people say when this happens you have to write anyway ... Yes, force, make those fingers work. The cat sat on the mat, the cat had a bird in its claws... Whatever whatever but just write, twaddle and more twaddle and then it gets easier and the muse appears. <br />Susan at http://www.gardenofedenblog.comSusan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.com