Writer’s block is real. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s not. The Oxford English Dictionary defines writer’s block as: the condition of being unable to think of what to write or how to proceed with writing. We’ve all been through this scenario — we want to write, but we can’t seem to get the words on the page. The idea of sitting down to write makes you break out in a rash. A week goes by with no writing. Then a month, then a year. When anyone asks, we say we have writer’s block. It’s not our fault!
Take Your Writing Seriously
How many times have you said to yourself that you want “write a book” or “be a writer”? I’m guessing a lot, or you probably wouldn’t have landed on this page. Taking your writing seriously gives you a feeling of credibility and helps beat back that old “imposter syndrome” that is the bane of our existence. But what does it actually mean to “take your writing seriously” and how can you even do that, especially if you’ve not “proven yourself” yet (your mom’s words, not yours)?