WRITER'S BLOCK: THE POWER OF SUPPORTIVE PEOPLE

In my last writing coaching group a new person, having joined the group the prior time, submitted her writing to the group.  It was inspiring to see how delighted the person was to get positive feedback about her writing.  Having been stuck for so long, she had come to believe that she did not write well.  In the case of writing, it need not be true that if you don't use it, you'll lose it.

Based on what this woman had been telling the group, I expected a rather paltry product.  Yet, I have worked with enough writers and wannabe writers to know that that is ONLY their initial self assessment of the writing. And typically, they are not right

In the context of a safe, supportive interpersonal environment, being willing to do freewriting (which I've talked about often), usually results in writing samples that are better than the person expected.  So, it is really important when you're blocked or stuck to seek out a safe and supportive environment to help get yourself moving.   The supportive environment and freewriting can get the person into action. The writing skills are not the issue.  Getting that flow going is.

So, if you currently experience being blocked, struck, frustrated, unmotivated, uninspired, etc….why not seek out a supportive "people" environment that will get you through it and onto your very own writing road, regardless of what you want/need to write?

For more ways to overcome writer's block, see my e-book OVERCOME WRITER'S BLOCK EASILY