The Issue
May 10th 2007 10:39
To quote Wikipedia:
"Writers Block is a phenomenon involving temporary loss of ability to continue writing, usually due to lack of inspiration, or creativity."
I suppose like anything of an artistic nature, writing is a skill – either your capable or you’re not. Back in school there were always students in Art who had obvious talents above others. Likewise in Music. Of course that’s not to say you can’t be taught something artistic – quite clearly you can. But true artistic leanings are an intrinsic part of a person’s psyche. It’s woven into their fabric in a way that teaching simply cannot emulate.
I enjoy writing. Never as I grew up did I consider it to be a path that I would walk down. I never identified with feelings of "being a writer". Yet despite this I find myself constantly racked with the pain of Writers Block. I have found the only way to beat the block is to spend as much time in front of the computer in one session as is possible. Preferably for as many days in a row as is possible. In fact, the ideal situation would be the one so commonly stereotyped – locked away in seclusion in a quiet shack surrounded by nature.
But there’s just one problem. Life. It’s constantly interfering. I don’t know if it’s just me but there’s always something that needs doing. I simply cannot afford to live in the woods for a couple of weeks. Not to mention the fact it’s hardly a concept worth pitching to your partner – unless they’re a writer as well. And beyond the problem of time, there’s state of mind. Some people say you’re at your creative best when your emotions are heavy. Not me I’m afraid. When things weigh heavily on my mind, I’m useless as a writer. I can’t think straight let alone channel my energies into creative thinking.
What I find ultimately frustrating is the fact that I don’t want to be a writer. It’s simply a skill I’ve chosen to adopt in the greater pursuit of the job I really want. If I did actually consider myself a writer, I suspect these would be issues I could deal with.
I just keep waiting for those six numbers to drop…
"Writers Block is a phenomenon involving temporary loss of ability to continue writing, usually due to lack of inspiration, or creativity."
I suppose like anything of an artistic nature, writing is a skill – either your capable or you’re not. Back in school there were always students in Art who had obvious talents above others. Likewise in Music. Of course that’s not to say you can’t be taught something artistic – quite clearly you can. But true artistic leanings are an intrinsic part of a person’s psyche. It’s woven into their fabric in a way that teaching simply cannot emulate.
I enjoy writing. Never as I grew up did I consider it to be a path that I would walk down. I never identified with feelings of "being a writer". Yet despite this I find myself constantly racked with the pain of Writers Block. I have found the only way to beat the block is to spend as much time in front of the computer in one session as is possible. Preferably for as many days in a row as is possible. In fact, the ideal situation would be the one so commonly stereotyped – locked away in seclusion in a quiet shack surrounded by nature.
But there’s just one problem. Life. It’s constantly interfering. I don’t know if it’s just me but there’s always something that needs doing. I simply cannot afford to live in the woods for a couple of weeks. Not to mention the fact it’s hardly a concept worth pitching to your partner – unless they’re a writer as well. And beyond the problem of time, there’s state of mind. Some people say you’re at your creative best when your emotions are heavy. Not me I’m afraid. When things weigh heavily on my mind, I’m useless as a writer. I can’t think straight let alone channel my energies into creative thinking.
What I find ultimately frustrating is the fact that I don’t want to be a writer. It’s simply a skill I’ve chosen to adopt in the greater pursuit of the job I really want. If I did actually consider myself a writer, I suspect these would be issues I could deal with.
I just keep waiting for those six numbers to drop…
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