Thread by @Joannechocolat

Let's look at this one. Follow #TenThingsAboutWritersBlock to collect them all!

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1. Writer's block is a psychological disorder, and is far, far less common than most people think. It's linked to depression, so if you really think you're suffering from this, get professional help. #TenThingsAboutWritersBlock

2. Many people use the term loosely, to mean "lacking the will or the inspiration to write." If this is you, try to identify the reason. #TenThingsAboutWritersBlock

3. Have you stopped enjoying writing? Are you under pressure to write something you don't feel connected to? Getting back to writing might be as simple as a change of project. #TenThingsAboutWritersBlock

4. Have you been discouraged by rejection or criticism? You're not alone. Seek out other writers: share your experience. Try to find out why it happened. Remember that rejection is an unpleasant, but unavoidable part of being a writer. #TenThingsAboutWritersBlock

5. Are you afraid of being judged? Many people would rather *be writing* a book than *have written* one. Having written a book means making yourself vulnerable to the opinions of readers. It takes courage. #TenThingsAboutWritersBlock

6. Are you afraid of failure? No-one likes to fail. But if you don't fail, you never tried in the first place. #TenThingsAboutWritersBlock

7. Are you making excuses? If so, you need to ask yourself why. It could be fear, but it could also be because you don't really *like* writing all that much. Be honest with yourself. What do you want? To write, or to be a writer? #TenThingsAboutWritersBlock

8. Are you tired and overworked? Give yourself a break. Writers can sometimes make unrealistic demands of themselves. Stop testing yourself to destruction. #TenThingsAboutWritersBlock

9. Are you short of ideas? Maybe you're not reading enough. Go back to reading for pleasure, and be sure to read as widely as you can. You can't produce ideas without consuming them, too. #TenThingsAboutWritersBlock

10. Are you short of time? Go back to basics. Write 300 words a day, every day. It will get you back into a writing routine without taking up too much of your busy schedule. #TenThingsAboutWritersBlock