Emptiness fills every orifice of my hollow mind
Clenching a pen and staring down at my paper
Lapses of time pass by like fleeting memories
It seems impossible that I ever had any ideas at all, or that I ever
Put anything worthwhile to paper in my life
Separation between brain and mind and heart
Eats me alive, and I end up writing nothing at all
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What do you guys do to inspire you during times when writer’s block hits you hard? I’ve been struggling with it quite a bit this past week. It’s the absolute worst, isn’t it?
Thanks for reading!
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angela hepworth
Hello! I’m Angela and I love writing fiction—sometimes poetry if I’m feeling frisky. I delve into the dark, the sad, the silly, the sexy, and the stupid. Come check me out!
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I had to change that Nice work to Outstanding cuz this was. You described exactly the way I feel each time I sit to write and there’s nothing. Especially the line It seems impossible that I ever had any ideas at all
I don't ever worry about a "block." Sometimes my soul just needs a rest, or my body just needs to do something different, like gardening. Inspiration comes when it comes. Until then, do challenges and prompts :) Nice eclipse one
I only write when I have the urge to. That way, it's easier to get the words flowing. I agree with Heather below. Don't force yourself to write. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️
Great entry! If you're having blocks, don't try to force anything. Give yourself some time by doing other things you enjoy. At least that's what I do. 😊
Eclipse of the mind, very clever.