Comments on: How to Destroy Writer’s Block and Unleash Your Creativity http://writetodone.com/2009/12/25/how-to-destroy-writers-block-and-unleash-your-creativity/ Unmissable articles on writing. Twice weekly. Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:55:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Shaun Judy http://writetodone.com/2009/12/25/how-to-destroy-writers-block-and-unleash-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-12073 Shaun Judy Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:32:13 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=1933#comment-12073 This post is awesome. I will be using this as a resource to help me when I am stuck on what to post on my blog. Thanks for all the help... This post is awesome. I will be using this as a resource to help me when I am stuck on what to post on my blog. Thanks for all the help…

]]> By: Eric http://writetodone.com/2009/12/25/how-to-destroy-writers-block-and-unleash-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-11755 Eric Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:34:05 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=1933#comment-11755 All great ideas, Henri! I especially like Kindness. What does anyone really get from being hurtful or mean? In the end, aren't we all here to serve a purpose and help each other out with the gifts we've been given by higher powers? That's my take on it. Being nice even if you're saying no to someone and not compromising with them is still better than being totally rude and mean about things even if you say he or do compromise. Even when someone is completely hurtful to you, be nice and get out of their way and move on if anything. Lastly, being yourself is ultimate when it comes to anything in life. I love how just being you greatly helps improve yourself in more ways than you can imagine. No one can be you so someone has to - you. Great guest post, Henri! All great ideas, Henri!

I especially like Kindness. What does anyone really get from being hurtful or mean? In the end, aren’t we all here to serve a purpose and help each other out with the gifts we’ve been given by higher powers?

That’s my take on it. Being nice even if you’re saying no to someone and not compromising with them is still better than being totally rude and mean about things even if you say he or do compromise.

Even when someone is completely hurtful to you, be nice and get out of their way and move on if anything.

Lastly, being yourself is ultimate when it comes to anything in life. I love how just being you greatly helps improve yourself in more ways than you can imagine. No one can be you so someone has to – you.

Great guest post, Henri!

]]> By: Marco http://writetodone.com/2009/12/25/how-to-destroy-writers-block-and-unleash-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-11747 Marco Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:12:09 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=1933#comment-11747 Isn't it funny that the thinks we can do to write better, are also quite the same that we can practise, to live better (and with more humanity)? Another reason to love the activity of writing, for me. Good post, thanks ;-) Isn’t it funny that the thinks we can do to write better, are also quite the same that we can practise, to live better (and with more humanity)?

Another reason to love the activity of writing, for me.

Good post, thanks ;-)

]]> By: Henri @ Wake Up Cloud http://writetodone.com/2009/12/25/how-to-destroy-writers-block-and-unleash-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-11661 Henri @ Wake Up Cloud Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:54:11 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=1933#comment-11661 @ ZZ - I agree, they do not really help when you want to create and express yourself. That quote is excellent, thanks for sharing! We have to keep writing and realize that this is a long-run game, you will not be able to produce gold with every word, so accept it. @ Kian Ann - I've had a long break from reading a lot, but I am getting into it again and I've realized that you're completely right. Reading great books is inspiring and also teaches you a thing or two about writing if you're observant. @ Walton - Sounds like you've got it handled. We all have to follow our own path and find what works for us. I've found that I have to have variety. Go outside, have fun, converse with others, watch a movie and write. @ ZZ – I agree, they do not really help when you want to create and express yourself. That quote is excellent, thanks for sharing! We have to keep writing and realize that this is a long-run game, you will not be able to produce gold with every word, so accept it.

@ Kian Ann – I’ve had a long break from reading a lot, but I am getting into it again and I’ve realized that you’re completely right. Reading great books is inspiring and also teaches you a thing or two about writing if you’re observant.

@ Walton – Sounds like you’ve got it handled. We all have to follow our own path and find what works for us. I’ve found that I have to have variety. Go outside, have fun, converse with others, watch a movie and write.

]]> By: Walton Mendelson http://writetodone.com/2009/12/25/how-to-destroy-writers-block-and-unleash-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-11658 Walton Mendelson Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:51:11 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=1933#comment-11658 I tend to think that what is commonly meant by "writer's block" is what Jerry Ulseman called "his excuses." Whether it's writing, playing the flute, painting, dancing, or acting, it's our excuses that keep us away. Giving those excuses a name, like "writer's block," only enables our excuses and our demons to win, after all I have writer's block. (I haven't heard of dancer's block, or violinist's block, but excuses . . . yes, those I know intimately.) And the cure . . . that's as different as there are people with excuses. I would suggest, however, when you have a day that just isn't a writing day, write one sentence and then do research and editing. Don't let your demons win. I tend to think that what is commonly meant by “writer’s block” is what Jerry Ulseman called “his excuses.” Whether it’s writing, playing the flute, painting, dancing, or acting, it’s our excuses that keep us away.

Giving those excuses a name, like “writer’s block,” only enables our excuses and our demons to win, after all I have writer’s block. (I haven’t heard of dancer’s block, or violinist’s block, but excuses . . . yes, those I know intimately.)

And the cure . . . that’s as different as there are people with excuses. I would suggest, however, when you have a day that just isn’t a writing day, write one sentence and then do research and editing.

Don’t let your demons win.

]]> By: Kian Ann http://writetodone.com/2009/12/25/how-to-destroy-writers-block-and-unleash-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-11652 Kian Ann Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:04:54 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=1933#comment-11652 Great post! I personally tend to just "stop writing, start reading" (your point 6) for 10 minutes and then the block will cleared! Great post! I personally tend to just “stop writing, start reading” (your point 6) for 10 minutes and then the block will cleared!

]]> By: zz http://writetodone.com/2009/12/25/how-to-destroy-writers-block-and-unleash-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-11631 zz Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:09:34 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=1933#comment-11631 Great post! I think fear and perfectionism can be the greatest thieves of creative productivity. There's a quote I heard somewhere that I think is great: "Do what you fear continually and the death of fear is certain" - or something along those lines. I think to beat writers block (and the fear) you need to keep writing and embracing the rubbish along with the celestially inspired work that comes out of you. Ten pages of the most awful writing you have ever laid eyes on sure feels better than the same blank page you started with. Great post! I think fear and perfectionism can be the greatest thieves of creative productivity. There’s a quote I heard somewhere that I think is great: “Do what you fear continually and the death of fear is certain” – or something along those lines.

I think to beat writers block (and the fear) you need to keep writing and embracing the rubbish along with the celestially inspired work that comes out of you. Ten pages of the most awful writing you have ever laid eyes on sure feels better than the same blank page you started with.

]]> By: Henri @ Wake Up Cloud http://writetodone.com/2009/12/25/how-to-destroy-writers-block-and-unleash-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-11560 Henri @ Wake Up Cloud Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:30:53 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=1933#comment-11560 Hey Charlotte! I don't like knitting, sewing, weeding or mowing the lawn but I hear you on the repetitive motion thing and especially the couch thing. Sometimes I get great ideas by just going to bed and lying down for awhile. It's awesome. Thanks for sharing your tips! :) Hey Charlotte!

I don’t like knitting, sewing, weeding or mowing the lawn but I hear you on the repetitive motion thing and especially the couch thing. Sometimes I get great ideas by just going to bed and lying down for awhile. It’s awesome. Thanks for sharing your tips! :)

]]> By: Charlotte Rains Dixon http://writetodone.com/2009/12/25/how-to-destroy-writers-block-and-unleash-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-11559 Charlotte Rains Dixon Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:13:21 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=1933#comment-11559 Great advice. I'd also add that any kind of repetitive motion activity helps jar things lose for me. Try knitting, or sewing, or weeding, or mowing the lawn. Actually, sometimes just getting up from the computer and going to sit on the couch works, too! Great advice. I’d also add that any kind of repetitive motion activity helps jar things lose for me. Try knitting, or sewing, or weeding, or mowing the lawn. Actually, sometimes just getting up from the computer and going to sit on the couch works, too!

]]> By: Seth M Baker http://writetodone.com/2009/12/25/how-to-destroy-writers-block-and-unleash-your-creativity/comment-page-1/#comment-11553 Seth M Baker Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:20:34 +0000 http://writetodone.com/?p=1933#comment-11553 @Henri. Agreed 100%. I love it: napping as work. @Henri. Agreed 100%. I love it: napping as work.

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