The Well Never Really Runs Dry.

 

These two words are the scourge of any committed writer. 

Writer's block.

It might start like this.

You have a vague idea for a story.

So you grab your cup of coffee, sit down and open a word document.

Half an hour later, the cup is empty and you are staring at a blank screen.

A flash of fear crosses your mind.

I have no ideas, I've got writers block.

What if I can't write anymore?

Or maybe it comes down this way.

You finish a story, and you're quite pleased and you can't wait until the next plot line comes to you so you can start your next project.

A few days later you are still waiting. You are looking around for inspiration. But there is nothing. Show me the inspiration. Nada.

There's nothing there. A few days more of this and the panic creeps in. 

What if that's it? What if I never come up with another idea?

Is this the end of my writing career?

 

Here's the good news. Writer's block is not terminal. I don't know a single writer who experienced this dreaded moment, and went on to never write another word.

This too shall pass.

The fact is, you will get over it. You will write again, and unless you have a deadline from a publisher, this is really a non issue.

Ideas are out there all along the road: you just may have taken an unplanned detour.

Maybe you are just tired.

Perhaps you have other things preying on you.

Possibly you just need a break from it all.

So what to do? As the Tao says. Do nothing.

Go for a walk. Take a road trip. Meet up with friends. Read a good book. Seriously!

Above all don't fight it. 

I'll repeat it,

"This too shall pass."