Writer's Block: Tips for Creative and Academic Writers Alike
First Blog Post
I came to the topic of writer's block because, as an English major who is taking a variety of English classes, I have always been interested in the different mentalities and approaches towards writing depending on the nature of the class I'm in. After dealing with dense, pre-twentieth century texts from my literature-based courses, it's a breath of fresh air to let my creative mind flow in my Poetry Workshop class.
Both types of classes require an open mind, albeit in different ways. While my literature classes may ask me to consider the historical and cultural context of the novel(s), my creative writing classes request that we bring the innermost parts of ourselves to the table and put them on paper as we attempt to comprehend how we see the world.
Writing is my passion. Now, I'm not going to claim to be the most confident, perfect writer. I know there is always room for improvement. That realization is part of what led to my decision to become a writing tutor. I love sharing my knowledge of writing with others to help them grow in confidence in an undertaking that I too struggle with but one that I am passionate about.
I admit, writing is challenging—daunting even. One of the biggest questions I receive from students is, "Where do I start?" This is a question that even many professional writers face; one where there is no simple answer. Throughout this blog, I'll be offering my tips and advice on how to overcome writer's block, which is the bane of any writer's existence. I also encourage my readers to share your own tips and advice for beginning any writing endeavor and what your mentality towards writing might be.
Hello there, Madi, I am also an English Major at IUSB. Writer’s block while being an English major feels more stressful to me than before I was a student. I think it is because my grades rely on my ability to write well and creativity. For one of my classes we have to write a poem each week, and I’ve recently started hitting a wall. I cannot wait to see what tips and tricks you have. What kind of writing do you find yourself wanting to do the most?
ReplyDeleteHello Madi, I really enjoy reading about your experiences. Writing in an atmosphere where you feel you are more comfortable at would be a good place to learn and discover more about what you are capable of writing about. That poetry workshop class sounds interesting because I have always loved wring poems, since I was young. I hope you can talk about what you have learned in that poetry workshop that you are taking.
ReplyDeleteHey! I am an English Ed major and writers block is something so many students come across when introduced to narrative writing. They can understand the parts of a story and aspects of theme all they like, but when it comes down to creating something, its hard to figure out where it should go! I run a writing blog in my free time for fictional works. Writer's block is something I get very often and I usually take the chance to interact with my community, read other writers' works and share them. I have a running list of ideas for mini-stories and longer works, but sometimes inspiration can only go so far without motivation! I'm so excited to hear more from you. Do you prefer poetry to narrative writing?
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