I've been suffering from a mean case of writer's block this summer, which drives me especially crazy because I have a lot of time off this time of year. I can't blame it on the kids anymore (other than spending so much time as their taxi driver). They're older and can entertain themselves. No, not the kiddos. I think the biggest problem is a change in routine, or lack thereof. Our summers are easy and carefree, and I need the familiar schedule to keep my creative juices flowing.
So, to pull myself out of this recent round of writer's block, I'm trying something new, or rather old I guess. I went to Target and bought a notebook--a big notebook with LOTS of pages--and put pencil to paper. It really seems to be working for me. Of course, I will have to go back and type all this writing into my trusty MacBook, but I'll worry about that later. I guess it'll be an extra layer of editing. No harm in that.
So, what's the lesson here? When you can't seem to pull yourself out of the dreaded writer's block, try something completely different. A new place, new time of day, or even a new notebook. You will likely be pleasantly surprised.
Recent book I read: What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty
Song I'm loving right now: "Heavydirtysoul" by twenty one pilots
