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A Drought of the Imagination {Writer's Block}

By Mother CombsPublished 3 years ago 1 min read

When the writing becomes hard and it feels like you are forcing it.

Rereading your words only promotes more frustration.

Imagination has fled you one too many times.

The writing comes to a standstill and just won't flow any further.

Energy is wasted on rewriting every sentence to get that flow just right.

Readers impatiently are waiting for a new story to read.

Sometimes it's best to take a break and go for a walk.

But most sit and stare at their screens, punishing themselves for that which they have no control

Leaving your work alone is best at this point.

Once the block is gone, your writing will flow and flow.

Completion of your work becomes possible.

Knowledge is power when wanting to defeat writer's block, so keep up the research.

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About the Creator

Mother Combs

Come near, sit a spell, and listen to tales of old as I sit and rock by my fire. I'll serve you some cocoa and cookies as I tell you of the time long gone by when your Greats-greats once lived.

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  • Rick Henry Christopher 2 years ago

    Great work Sharon and great advice!!!

  • Yes, I always give myself some time before I start again. Fantastic acrostic!

  • Super acrostic :D xx

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