Recently, I found out that a well known publisher of a newsletter about flash fiction was following me on Twitter. Suddenly, I can’t think of anything to blog or write about. And I’m a happy man.
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Other people are linking to my blog and now readers can subscribe to it by email. Email subscription is part of my online marketing campaign. Being followed by the publisher of the newsletter and now having email subscription has really added pressure on me to write the best content that I can for Triond and my personal blog.
I guess that’s why I can’t write anything. Am I worried? Who, me worry?
I’m a veteran of over 40 years of writing and four years of blogging. There’s nothing to worry about.
If I can offer a tidbit of advice, we writers and bloggers should embrace those times when the ideas won’t flow. These are the times when the imagination recharges itself. These are the times that will inevitably lead to a new burst of creativity. These are the times that make us stronger.
I can’t wait to see what I come up with next to blog about.
New ideas are in the weather, in a conversation with a friend or a family member or even in a quiet doze on the sofa.
Suddenly, you won’t be able to stop writing. As soon as I submit this article to Triond I’m going to click on my blog and start blogging. I feel a post coming on.
I know exactly that feeling, Guy! It is so necessary to recharge and the ideas come much more quickly. Happy New Year.
Very well explained. You are a great blog adviser my friend. A happy new year to you.
yes man we need to stop in a while and rethink instead of trying to race ahead with others.
Very sound advice….hadn’t thought that embracing those dry spells is when our imagination recharges itself, leading to a new creativity; making us stronger. I appreciate your enthusiasm. And, Happy New Year to you, Guy.
Good advice, getting on with the routine of life is the answer, ideas will come to you if you stop worrying about it.
I think it is a sign of a real writer when you can write 300 or 400 words without a topic.
The best ideas are the ones that sneak up on you.
valmnz, I use to worry about writer’s block. Now I just go with the flow.
deep blue, let us go into the new year with confidence in our imaginations.
sersijerk, I’m a stronger believer in letting ideas find you instead of you always chasing them.
It is only the folks who blog about conspiracy theories and Armageddon that I hope have nothing to blog about.
Keep writing!
Imagination recharging is a great way to look at it.
JJ, I look a the down periods being as friutfull as the busy periods.
Frances, sometimes our imagination needs to be left alone; we simply have to trust it.
awesome post, thanks for the share!
I feel like I write about nothing occasionally, and occasionally I feel that I have nothing to write about. The rest of the time It just seems to come faster than I can type.
I agree a nap on the couch when the brain feels dead is a great idea. Interesting article.
Happy New Year!
I don’t know what to write about either:( It’s probably the holidays so hopefully, after this weekend, I will come up with new ideas.
Happy New Year Guy Hogan:) I can’t write about nothing, has to be something I’m interested in otherwise it’s not worth submitting. If I can’t think of anything, I take a break and you’re right, it’s not long before the creative spark kicks back into gear.
great write and i agree with mila
A way to be actively silent.This is meant to be for us, all.
A way to be actively silent.This is meant to be for all of us,
This is the way to be actively silent.This is meant to be for all of us,
Yours is an interesting outlook. Saves a lot of researching.
Nice article. Happy New Year!
interesting and significant points …thanks…
I think you need a girl friend.
A really nice piece. It is good being able to write about not being able to write.
Christine
top drawer advice … as an artist /poet /photographer i know there are ‘down times’ ..but the down times are the best times because new things percolate and when they surface its a whole new moving forward …. growth …
good stuff …. >>> Gina
Funny I’m at the other end of the spectrum I have around 200 unfinished articles at the moment – just never have the time to round them off! Keep up the good work!!
oh … sorry … (just rereading) and CONGRATULATIONS On the publisher … happy you should be and enjoy ….
i like your stats you are showing us … can i get such stats too ? now there is a blogging subject you might like to write about ?
Guy, only you would write a full article about not being able to write anything. Lol
Congrats on the publisher.
nice post and some sound points to ponder.
Well, this is a very positive advice for us not to worry and go with the flow.
Guy have surely been there i just stay calm the new ideas start again on their own flowing so fast half them dont c the light of the day..so its recharging time u have put it in right words thxs for the share..
Thanks for a great breather! Thanks for sharing, also!
All writers reach this point at some time. Keeping a notebook and jotting down the many ideas that pop into your head helps when you get stuck like this.
Thanks for sharing Guy! I know exactly the feelings. Interesting post Guy.
Having the in-laws for the last week has kept me very busy and my fingers itching to write. I may have been dry before, now I can’t wait to get back at it!
well written…
Ideas come and go, and when you pressure yourself to write, it just makes it all the more difficult. Writing for me is a past time that I enjoy, as I get ideas I write myself little notes, and when I have the chance I jump upon it. In a world with so much going on, there are always our opinions, thoughts and feelings to consider.
Great article.
Hi Guy.When I am burnt out and get no ideas, I start reading and commenting on my friends’ works. I suddenly get these random ideas from there. What you said is so true. This is when we recharge ourselves.
So this is the reason why your articles are popular Guy. I could see three of those articles at this time of writing. I also noticed two of my articles are popular at this point. It’s a writer’s fulfillment to see their efforts get results somehow.
Yes, when we write based on ideas that comes into our mind naturally when we are at work or engaged in conversation then there is a greater chance for those articles to become popular.
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