When Writing Becomes Uninviting
Author: Sean North

Many of you have always wanted to write. You, like other
writers, may have gotten writer’s block. What happens when
you are stuck? Can you go to a doctor for having writer’s
block? Are there any "writing doctors" that prescribe medication to overcome what to write about or how to stress our premise?

Having writer’s block is normal and can occur in many different fashions:

* Trying to do too many things while writing, such as talking on the phone and doing the laundry
* Being distracted by others while trying to write
* Lacking time allocation to writing

Don’t worry. Writer’s block can be overcome.

One way is to get outside your head and interrupt your dormant pattern. Take a leave from your present writing environment to interrupt your dormant pattern.

Taking a leave does not have to be measured in days.
Sometimes only hours or even minutes are necessary to shift
your mode into creating what you want to write. Here are some methods that have worked for me.

a. Write while watching television

There are always many images and thoughts that come on TV. I wanted to write a nonfiction book about inspirational people. Tired of just looking at a computer screen, I opted to watch TV to interrupt my dormant pattern. Taking a notebook and pen with me, I turned on the television and began to surf the channels.

I wrote one of my chapters from my book, "Inspired to
Achieve," while watching television. A & E presented a
biography on Abe Lincoln, who did so many great things. Most
of you already know of the well-known things about Lincoln,
such as keeping America united so the U.S. could still be called “The United States of America” and issuing The Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery. Lincoln did many more great things, which is beyond the scope of this article. To find out more about Lincoln, “Inspired to Achieve” is on sale at www.northnotes.com. What are some things that you can do to get outside of your head that will inspire you?

b. Write while finding "your" quiet place.

Find a space where your thoughts can flourish. That place can be found in numerous places.

* A private part of your home devoted to your writing and
privacy
* A library
* A restaurant or café, particularly during non-peak hours
* A coffeehouse
* A bookstore, such as Border’s
* An empty classroom at a school
* A park or a playground
* A museum

Your writing place is sacred. Inspiration will help you to write your best. Your writing can flourish in more than one place. Of course, where your best writing occurs will be up to you.

Just interrupting your dormant pattern can overcome writer’s
block. You will be able to get a new perspective on what you want to write. A temporary change in environment can be one of the best ways to generate new and fresh ideas.







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Sean North, MBA, is the president of North Notes LLC, who helps writers overcome their writing blocks and helps those who have wanted to write books make their dreams a reality.

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