One of our members recently mentioned they are struggling with writer's block. Not just a mild case of it, but more a case of what I call writer paralysis. So I thought it would be helpful to have a discussion on our own experiences of the dreaded block, and tips for smashing it. Of course, everyone is different. What works for one may not work for another, but at least shared experience can provide possible solutions.
Some say to step away from the writing completely and to do something else that's creative. Others recommend priming the pump by writing little bits each day to get the creativity flowing. In other words, not looking at a major writing assignment, but doing something like journaling thoughts once a day. Doing this frees you from trying to meet expectations. Instead, you are writing simply for yourself. This can be enough to get the flow happening again.
So have you had writer's block or paralysis?
Did it start suddenly or was it a progressive thing?
Can you pinpoint something that triggered it?
How did you eventually break it (or is your pump still rusty and in need of priming?)
Please share your thoughts. This is such a common experience for writers, and I think most people would say they really want to write again, but their creativity is not cooperating. Or perhaps the words won't flow from their head to the page (or screen).
Let's help one another. You may not have a problem with it now, but you may have had it in the past ... or you may have it in the future. Let's make this a go to resource for our fellow FaithWriterians.

