Writers Block

Writing has been pretty difficult lately. Well, not any more, but it was. I get writer's block a lot, especially right after I finish a book. I finished writing one book and editing another back in November and I was fortunately able to jump into a new book. Unfortunately, working on that book didn't last long.

I set that project aside and didn't know what project I should pick up. I have all of these ideas written down, and yet none of them feel right to pick up.

For a little while, I was attempting the practice of writing every single day, even if wasn't a lot, because apparently that not only helps writer's block but also helps you become a better writer. All I did was stare at the screen though. I want my writing to have deep meanings and purpose and all I could come up with was basic plots that were just romance. Not that those are bad books, they're just not what I write.

I had already been feeling stuck in other parts of my life and this writer's block was only making it worse. I've had lots of passions in life that die out for an unknown reason (probably God's direction). When that happens, I get scared, sad, anxious, and lots of more emotions. The best way to describe it is that I feel stuck and in fight or flight mode. The problem is, I don't know what I'm fighting. I'm not sure what I'm looking for. I have no idea how to get out of it, because I don't know where my life is going. Fortunately, I've worked on finding things that ground me (even if it's difficult for me to remember in the moment), but that's not what this post is about.

The writer's block was really nagging at me, so I decided I wanted to figure out which one of my book ideas I should work on. I have an editor already scheduled for October to work on a book, so I know I have to edit one I've already finished writing. I also have a book that needs to be published in December that I need to finalize things on. But I know myself and I know that the writing aspect is still my favorite part of the process and I hate just editing. And they say, write what you know. I have a lot going on in my life right now, and so I decided to write the book that has some similarities to my own life.

Between working on this new book and restarting this blog, honestly its been pretty therapeutic. I'm so happy to get back into writing, to be working on another book, and to be doing this blog.