Right away from the start, I intended to write something about a band of young musicians from East Africa…. Sauti Sol for this particular piece
But then, something changed
It hit me that this is not what I will actually achieve
Call it a bluff….or writers’ block….or selective forgetting….
I don’t know
So, here I am.
Kinda stuck behind my laptop
And my fingers pacing down and forth on the keyboard
With my eyes dimming out to the light
And my head buzzing with this headache
Earphones playing the remix of Aje
I read about this whole writers’ block somewhere on the internet
And never imagined it could grab me like this
And then, one time, somebody teased me that I am always welcome to the club
And “One of us”!
How laughable I thought this whole thing was, at the time
Have you been “One of us” before? Let’s share….
There’s nothing worse than Writer’s block for a writer! Something that may help is changing up your scenery. Work somewhere you wouldn’t usually work. Whether that’s a park, cafe or your grandma’s house! Good luck, we’ve all been there!
Aaahhh…don’t even mention it, Sana! I am getting over it now, hopefully.
Yes – I’m “one of us”. Have been almost all last month ?
?? if you say so, Gina!
Writer’s block…I hate it!! I have experienced it and when you get in your head it’s hard to get out!
Yyyeeaahhhh….it is so much of a struggle.
Sometimes when I go to write a post, I think I’ve got a lot to say and half a page later I’m done. It’s a bummer when it hits, but before you know it, you’ve found something else to write about and you move right past the dreaded block.
??? I thought I was alone in this.
I am the opposite right now. I have a laundry list of topics and no time to write! It’s taking me days to compile my musings and it’s beyond frustrating!
Aaahhhh….that’s just so sad. You will get it, no worry.
Yes, I have days that I am “one of us” it is soo very fustraiting.
Hehe….I can agree to that!
I have absolutely been there! I think writer’s block is incredibly common. After all, you can only say so much before you’re tapped out. It takes time to recharge your mind and creativity.
Yyyeeaahhhhh
I think we all go through writer’s block. It’s part of this business: blogging. Sometimes a fresh perspective can do wonders.
Yyeeaahhh…indeed!
I think writer’s block is all part of the process when it comes to blogging. Another set of eyes or a little time away from the project can really work wonders.
For sure! ???
Writer’s block is literally the WORST feeling especially if writing is your job. I’m just glad I find inspiration at random times.
Yyyoooo…its just horrible.
i get writer’s block too sometimes. i usually get inspirations so I can write more. I also read a lot!
??? good for you!
I sometimes get writer’s block as well, or i will simply feel uninspired to create content. reading and listening to music can sometimes help me get in the zone or get me feeling creative again!
Nnniicceee….music always does it for me!
What writer’s block? Hahaha. The trick is to write something down, write anything, and follow that impulse to its natural conclusion.
???? good advice!
I usually get inspired when I am on the trip. If I like my trip I can write a lot afterwards.
Aaahhhh….that’s good to know, Mijia
Not sure if this is writers block, you actually managed to write about something—not being able to write about your preselected topic. Look forward to reading more.
Hehe…it is writers block I wrote about. ????
I can relate. There are times that I am away from my laptop and I have this huge blogging idea, but I cannot write anything about it. It is just like my mind went blank. Not a nice experience to have especially for someone who writes for a living.
Hehe….I feel you, Kristine.
Writer’s block is definitely a horrible thing to deal with, especially when you write for a living. I struggle with it sometimes too.
Yyyeeaahhhh….talk about it!
Yes, indeed I have been “one of us” so many times it is hard to count. The clouds in my brain always disappear though and highlight the words that I have been holding hostage and flow freely onto the computer screen.
Hihi….good to know, Autumn.
This happens to my husband every once in awhile. Sometimes he needs to a take a break from writing for a few weeks.
Aaaahhhh….
Same. I’ve been in that situation countless times already that I’ve been so mad to myself. Haha! How are you coping?
Aaawwwwww…am doing better now, thank you.