tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post4608880803923347521..comments2023-06-26T11:53:49.954+01:00Comments on Jo's Writing Space: Read and Write - InspirationJo's Writing Spacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-82987943112181135782015-09-13T10:30:44.592+01:002015-09-13T10:30:44.592+01:00It helps to know that it's temporary and every...It helps to know that it's temporary and every writer has to suffer it at some point! I'm trying to get back into it and so far so good, ideas starting to form again. Thanks for your comment Nicola, always good to hear your words of wisdom. Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-76936885510522353012015-09-12T22:42:58.075+01:002015-09-12T22:42:58.075+01:00I think being out of routine can throw you, but so...I think being out of routine can throw you, but sometimes a break can do the world of good! It's not easy to find that balance and get the inspiration is it?! But everyone is right, we all go through it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206873624750723488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-19065063618346701222015-09-12T14:31:19.027+01:002015-09-12T14:31:19.027+01:00Yes, a step back was needed. Feeling more positive...Yes, a step back was needed. Feeling more positive now and mulling over some new ideas - nothing concrete but bubbling away. Thanks for commenting Susan, much appreciated.Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-64420795442244543502015-09-11T22:35:21.807+01:002015-09-11T22:35:21.807+01:00I really enjoyed reading your post. Sounds like yo...I really enjoyed reading your post. Sounds like you need to step back and do something else for a while, everything will come back xSusan Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445232725431784781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-77385910507153077222015-09-09T09:19:51.206+01:002015-09-09T09:19:51.206+01:00Thank you for your comment and the quotes - I gues...Thank you for your comment and the quotes - I guess I'm guilty of over-thinking it and I need to keep writing regardless. Even if I don't produce anything worth keeping I'll be exercising my writing muscles and reminding myself that I am a fledgling writer after all! Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-19781787864714567692015-09-08T19:54:06.183+01:002015-09-08T19:54:06.183+01:00Thanks for commenting Rebecca. I think taking a st...Thanks for commenting Rebecca. I think taking a step back and not putting too much pressure on myself is the way to go. I'm not good with stress and I need to keep a sense of perspective. Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-90984283984044509512015-09-08T19:52:09.937+01:002015-09-08T19:52:09.937+01:00Thanks for your comment Maddy and thanks for hosti...Thanks for your comment Maddy and thanks for hosting #WhatImWriting as a place where us frustrated writers can chat. I hope that next week I'll have something positive to share. I agree that I should write what I enjoy reading - my sci-fi story may need an edit! Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-2708653053274907122015-09-08T19:49:10.399+01:002015-09-08T19:49:10.399+01:00I think you're right, I need to do something e...I think you're right, I need to do something else and not stress about the writing too much for a while. Thanks for your comment. Jo's Writing Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563532717220717224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-39746426550979549252015-09-08T19:30:20.210+01:002015-09-08T19:30:20.210+01:00I enjoyed your post and can feel your frustration....I enjoyed your post and can feel your frustration. I've been there too! The trick is to just keep writing. Finish some things. Start some other things. It's all good if it gets you writing. Here are a couple of quotes that may be helpful: <br /><br />Those who work only when the Muse strikes them make little progress. (William V. Dunning) <br /><br />and:<br /><br />The Muse visits during the process of creation, not before. Don't wait for her. Start alone. (Roger Ebert) <br /><br />So basically, just write... <br /><br />Wishing you all the best. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-7998105795069980392015-09-08T18:45:43.483+01:002015-09-08T18:45:43.483+01:00Don't waste energy on doubting yourself - ever...Don't waste energy on doubting yourself - everyone goes through this! Sounds to me like it might help to step back a bit - have you ever done a course like the Artist's Way? I've found it really useful in generating ideas and getting clear about what I want to work on. Good luck anyway. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268584522137415553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-56482373077198392112015-09-08T17:06:42.906+01:002015-09-08T17:06:42.906+01:00I think navel gazing is part of being a writer! It...I think navel gazing is part of being a writer! It's so frustrating when your muse goes on holiday. Some would say write regardless and at some point inspiration will strike again, others would say take a bit of time off, don't stress and don't force it - inspiration will strike when you least expect it! I've tried both approaches to writer's block - you WILL come unstuck at some point. Don't doubt yourself. Keep going... although I would say follow your passion where possible! What do you love reading? Write in that genre! Good luck! Thanks for linking to #WhatImWriting and keep us posted on how things go. xxMaddy@writingbubblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726322263961203303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-935917074729410273.post-70313842423251584882015-09-08T13:35:53.129+01:002015-09-08T13:35:53.129+01:00I don't think you're feeling any different...I don't think you're feeling any different to most writer's-everyone experiences the slump. So you're not alone :) It's a bit tricky to negotiate but I think the answer is to find creative outlets anywhere you can to inspire the muse back again. I try drawing, photography, going for a walk etc to jump start things. It doesn't always work as it depends how full my head is off other stuff, but often it's successful. Redpefferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06931060211142294859noreply@blogger.com