Fighting Writers Block - video

When a writer stops having ideas and feels a strong repulsion toward writing, that's writer's block. Writer's block usually comes from fear of failure, whether you are conscious of this fear or it exists in your subconscious. When you're fighting writer's block, you need a solution fast. Pen Densham, Hollywood producer, writer, and director, shares a sure way to overcome writer’s block. First, tell yourself that you don't have to be perfect—writing is part of an adventure, a journey. Then, just write something, even if it's terrible. Pretty soon, the words will start to flow again. Writer's block happens to many artists and inventors, not just writers. Anyone trying to create something can be struck with a fear that they will let themselves or others down. But you can overcome it if you face it. You can also try a different system of working through your writing process, such as taking a shower or talking to someone. But the biggest solution for writer's block usually comes from within.
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  • very sweet, simple and encouraging! Thank you!! Judy
  • I was listenning what you were saying about writer's block, that was good. I am looking forward to hear about what you are going to say again. Pen, I have been writing scripts for movie, nothing sell yet. My dream is to sell one script on those scripts I have been writing, after that I will leave the rest of them for my kids. Thank you very much Lexilien Marc. Thank you very
  • Pen, thank you for sharing that informative piece of information. I am a first time writer of a soon-to-be published children's story, "Buck the Good Doog." This book is based on a true story about a Collie. I have also noticed when you experience the block and continue writing, it does activate the creative part of the brain so you can keep on going. The thoughts will start running through my mind. I have learned to keep pen and paper with me at all times! You never know when that great break- through moment will happen!
  • Pen, thank you for the realistic view of writer's block. I agree with you to just get something on paper. I am amazed at how the communication takes on its own persona and personality. I am a first time author of the soon to be published non-fiction, Its A God Thing: The Death Experiences of an Average White Woman. I am scared to death--no pun intended--because I now stand naked before the world. This book was very easy to write as far as content goes--it is my "real" life! What I blocked on was fear, the fear of everyone knowing about the real me. I have more to say--it is now time to quit arguing with me and get it on paper.
  • This was so useful...thank you.