Curing Writer’s Block: Bestseller Secrets!

Yes, it’s about writer’s block. I didn’t know even an amateur struggles with writing about a topic and I wasn’t aware of the term. I believe it wasn’t due to the search for new, original ideas but rather to having too many topics to write on and perfectionism. There are many factors to be considered while writing, such as finding an interesting topic,  building a story, keeping the audience engaged, sharing the information, etc.

My biggest mistake was scheduling the writing and wanting it to be perfect. Ideas usually come to me when I’m about to fall asleep or taking my dog for a walk, but when I sit down to write, they vanish. One more reason is that I had too many topics on my mind (the Elephant Whisperers, Dogs, and the Summary of The Obstacle is the Way, Ayali). The Internet and social media fed us with a wide range of information and focus becomes scarce.

Here are a few tips or exact words from my favorite writers that I came across while searching for a solution.

1. Novelist William Maughan said there are three rules to good writing. “Unfortunately no one knows what they are.”
2. Writer’s block is a myth. Until you have done fifty thousand words of bad writing, you have no idea if you’re a writer or not.
3. Write it instead of wanting it to be perfect.
4. While experimenting with ideas, stay in the middle between the writing style of your favorite writer and your unique style in the beginning and can scale it up.
5. Good ideas can’t be scheduled. There is no specific time to receive mail from Godin.
6. Write simply
7. Sleep on everything before hitting the publish button.
8. Get feedback from people who a) believe in you b) root for you c) be completely aware that what they’re reading isn’t your max potential but you experimenting, gaining confidence, and trying to figure out your voice.

Cheers!

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