I’ve been finding it more and more difficult to write, granted time has been limited but every time I go to write, I’ve been holding back and filtering myself. I use to write off the top of my head, sometimes having an idea about what I was talking about but I wouldn’t question myself or write a couple of paragraphs and then delete it.
I want that freedom back but I know it starts with me…lets give it a try. Any tips to share?
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It depends, of course, on why you’re blocked in the first place.
I find that a lot of time I’m holding back because the stuff I want to talk about is to personal (especially when it involves my friends and the people which which I have relationships) to air in a public space like the Internet. Most of my writing is in this mode, and I’ve been pretty consistent lately.
In these cases, I sometimes write for a non-public audience… sometimes just myself, or a select group of people. I still get some of the benefits of writing out my thoughts and feelings, without impacting anyone. Of course, you don’t get the benefits of public exposure either.
Another thing that helped me was thinking about the benefits I got from writing. That helped a lot with my motivation. In fact, I turned that thought process into a writing session of its own.
Probably the biggest help though is dedicating a time the morning after an event/scene/interaction. The next day, I gradually achieve consciousness by replaying the events in my mind, and processing them. By the time I’m out of bed, I’m usually filled with inspiration & ready to start off my literary journey.
Hope that helps.