The definition of writer’s block is: a usually temporary condition in which a writer finds it impossible to proceed with the writing of a novel, play, or other work. (dictionary.com) We all understand what it is, and some people have admitted to experiencing it, but is it real?
My question has an underlying focus. There are times where we, as writers, sometimes write ourselves into a corner, or have created a plot hole so big, it’s more like a black hole, sucking at everything in existence. I’ve had uncooperative characters, or ones that magically appeared out of nowhere and jumped into my story.
I was going to say something campy about how we’ve all been there… but, I don’t know. It’s a common issue, I know that. But what is it really? Most people would allude to the wall that I posted up there. A solid, brick wall that stops us in our tracks. Me? Well, I like to think of it like a child hyped up on sugar (and yes, that is a wive’s tale), all excited to go somewhere, anywhere, even if it’s in a chaotic, random direction… spilling energy and ecitement when all of a sudden… nothing. A sudden cease of movement, thought… anything.
