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by far one of the biggest setbacks writers face is the dreaded writers' block, where ideas don't seem to flow, you cannot express them, writing seems like a burden, or you put off your writing by procrastinating. we all know how much of a plague this infliction can be, and how useless or guilty it can make us feel. the same goes for art block and all other forms of the arts.

the pain is that sometimes writing can be so very easy — it all comes out in a flow, and it comes easily, where you're jumping in excitement to get all the ideas down onto the page — whereas other times, the notion of simply sitting down to write in your laptop or notebook seems exhausting already. there is a link to this and mental health, but in the general sense, writers' block can usually be overcome, though the remedies are different for everybody.

BREAKING DOWN WRITERS' BLOCK.   →      *   .    &

many people believe that writers' block is simply suffering from a lack of ideas or creativity — however, the truth is that writers' block comes in many different forms, each which lead to the ultimate act of not writing. 

to solve writers' block, i believe the biggest key is understanding why you struggle to write. is it the crippling fear that your works won't be good enough? (don't worry, that's what first drafts are for). is it simply that you fear you don't have enough time? can you just not get yourself in the flow while sitting down and staring at the page for what seems like an eternity?

on this, gail m. sullivan  ('so you want to write? practices that work')  sheds some light on why they believe so many artists are inflicted with this particular curse, in which writing becomes difficult despite our love for it:

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" although most of us have not had formal training in writing, we may have had uncomfortable experiences with writing in the past. teachers may have responded to our writing primarily with criticism, with a focus on perfection. this can lead to low confidence in skills, fear of failure, anxiety about writing, and procrastination.

without a specific time for writing in our overscheduled days, it can be postponed indefinitely. it is one of the "high importance, low urgency" tasks described by richard covey in his classic, 'the seven habits of highly effective people'. some studies have reported that time is perceived as the main barrier to writing, yet other studies have found that highly productive writers have the same amount of time as less productive writers. thus, host factors, such as attitudes about writing and personal writing habits, may play as large a role in successful authorship as external factors, such as protected time, available mentors, and instructional sessions on writing. "

some of the most common causes of the writers' block are:

.     &     ━     work apprehension   →   work perceived as too difficult, too much .

.     &    ━    impatience,  high expectations    →   too concerned with achieving more in less time, setting impossible expectations .

.     &     ━    procrastination .

.     &     ━     negative self-talk .

.     &     ━     perfectionism    →   every detail must be perfect, cannot move on until you are satisfied with result .

.     &     ━     evaluation anxiety    →    fears of the evaluation / judgement of others .

.     &     ━     fear of wasting time    →   ending the session feeling like you haven't done enough or have wasted your time for the day .

.     &     ━     lack of ideas or inspiration    →   being unable to move on ,  feeling trapped on certain parts of the story .

.     &     ━     lost interest .

.     &     ━     rigid rules, inflexibility    →   focused on the 'correct' form or nature of writing .

now, if we break these down, a great deal of reasons have to do with writing anxiety or the worry of 'not being good enough', and generally this is a problem that a great deal of writers' face. i know it's like that for me, and many other students in the university class i'm taking. 

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while work apprehension can often be a large factor in writers' block, robert boice, an author and professor of psychology, concludes that it is highly productive for writers to often engage in this, as they therefore acknowledge how difficult it is to write. it's important to understand the greatness and weight of the tasks you need to achieve without being overwhelmed by them.

impatience is another great source of writers' block (that i know i suffer greatly from) which is when writers essentially 'block themselves' with their overeagerness to complete writing quickly and without any troubles. this means that they cannot understand that the reality of writing is a slow, concise and recursive task. writing a book cannot happen overnight, and perhaps you need to fall in love with the slow ride of developing sentence by sentence and chapter by chapter, and the joy that brings rather than the run to the completed product. 

rigid rules is suggested by mike rose  ('college composition and communication')  as the core problem to writers' block in his experience, as his UCLA students often found they would come up with nothing when trying to too rigidly follow the rules of 'proper' writing, instead of having flexible rules that were changed by themselves and others.

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" it was constant, surprising, almost amusing if its results weren't so troublesome, and, in the final analysis, obvious: the five students who experienced blocking were all operating either with writing rules or with planning strategies that impeded rather than enhanced the composing process. the five students who were not hampered by writer's block also utilized rules, but they were less rigid ones, and thus more appropriate to a complex process like writing. also, the plans these non-blockers brought to the writing process were more functional, more flexible, more open to information from the outside. "

in most cases, says rose, the rules are not 'wrong' or 'incorrect', and they often follow good practice, but the blockers follow them as if they were algorithms and the 'be all and end all' to writing, rather than the loose guidelines they were intended to be. the result is that the rules don't allow flexible solutions to the problems, and often causes writers to get stuck on writing with rules that simply do not work for them. 

on perfectionism, psychologist lawrence h. henning claims that high expectations and perfectionism are often the main caused for blocked writers. they struggle to allow 'roughness' into the first and second drafts, believing that each sentence must be perfect and each aspect of the story polished — which will simply never be the case. he suggests that perfectionism is linked to an intense fear of failure and self-esteem.

in 'wonderbook', matthew cheney also agrees with the idea that the expectation of perfectionism"can destroy artists of all kinds":

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" [our expectations] put the wrong kind of voices in our heads. the voices of ambition say, 'let's try to be great!' the voices of expectation say, 'you must be great. or else you are nothing.' "

these expectations include the desire to produce work of extremely high quality, or to be original. competition between someone else's writing or a previous success also occurs, or the pressure of a looming deadline. 

negative self-talk, evaluation anxiety, and the fear of wasting time, are all similar aspects to writers' block that stem from perfectionism and all fit under the branch of 'writing anxiety'. this is when intruding negative thoughts plague us while attempting to write, that ultimately convince us that our own writing is terrible. for example, it is unhelpful to constantly criticise each sentence you write with thoughts of 'that's horrible', 'why am i such a terrible writer?', 'no one will ever like this', until you get upset and frustrate with your writing and yourself. it only makes your self-esteem for your writing plummet and you become more and more ineffective the more you try to push through. this often happens when we are in a bad mindest (upset, haven't eaten for too long, dehydrated, depressed, angry, frustrated, insecure, anxious) and therefore are overly critical of our work. 

it is also critical to understand that writers' block may contain the triggers for certain negative emotions — anxiety, fear, stress, exhaustion — which therefore makes us seek to avoid it as much as possible, leading to the inevitable avoiding of writing itself. if we teach ourselves that sitting in front of a page and being unable to come up with anything is negative, then we're likely to want to do other things instead, and not feel like even attempting to write as a result.

this directly links with procrastination, in which we'll actively avoid it to ignore the fact that the result of writing may not be as satisfying as we hope, or may actually make us feel anxious. procrastination comes in many forms: scrolling through social media; cleaning; baking; reading; playing video games; watching youtube or netflix. in fact, at this very moment, i am procrastinating writing some of my fics by working on chapters for this book instead. however, i've decided to take that in my stride, because this is also a productive and creative way of spending my time. (aka, me learning not to punish myself for creating, which will be another tip coming soon that i really struggle). 

by far the most infamous cause of writers' block is the lack of inspiration, ideas, or lost interest. most writers will understand this, and it can by far be the most frustrating — wanting desperately to continue writing, but simply being stuck in a rut not knowing how to progress with the story, characters or chapter. i believe that every writer will go through this, and it can make you stuck on a single sentence for days and days, even months, unaware of how to continue with a lack of inspiration.

THE DIFFERENT WAYS PEOPLE EXPERIENCE WRITERS' BLOCK. IS WRITERS' BLOCK REAL?    →     *    .     &

there is an issue when some writers say they have never experienced writers' block or it "doesn't exist", and the simple answer for that is: you're lucky. it doesn't mean that writers' block is not a thing simply because it has not affected you. it most definitely is a thing and will affect nearly all of us in our span of writing.

on this, rjurik davidson elaborates:

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" the writing world is full of advice. the single biggest particular pitfall i've discovered is this: people tell you what works for them. in other words, they will tell you about themselves. in doing so, they fail to realise that the two of you are, in fact, not the same person. this is apparent when people dismiss the very idea of writer's block because they themselves have never suffered from it.

terry pratchett provides a good example: 'there's no such thing as writer's block. that was invented by people in california who couldn't write.' warren ellis takes a similar stance: 'writer's block? i've heard of this. this is when a writer cannot write, yes? then that person isn't a writer anymore. i'm sorry, but the job is getting up in the fucking morning and writing for a living.'

both pratchett and ellis are suffering from a kind of category error: namely, they assume that we all have the same psychological makeup as them. they don't suffer from writers' block and so therefore it does not exist. "

it is important to remember that writers' block affects everyone differently, as not every person has the same psychological make-up as each other. some people may be affected by certain aspects of writers' block, while not others, and some may not experience writers' block at all. for this reason, writers' block is often about developing your own ways to overcome writers' block, and understanding what works best for you.

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" because of said psychological differences, we each block ourselves in our own specific way. the proportions of perfectionism, or work-apprehension, or impatience; the things we say to ourselves; the meaning those words have for us; the quality of the emotion (agitation, lassitude, etc.) – these things differ from person to person.

as a result, each of us has to learn to write in our own way. some write to strict hours, others write in great bursts, others write in snatches here and there. "

WAYS TO OVERCOME WRITERS' BLOCK.   →     *   .     &

now, overcoming writers' block is the big, difficult task that every writer needs to deal with in their lifetime, and at sometimes it can seem daunting. how the hell do you overcome such a big, inconvenient obstacle to just writing freely?

the hard thing about it is that the solutions to writers' block is different for each person. it takes trial and error to discover what works for you individually. here, i'll be discussing the general ways of overcoming writers' block in the sense of routines, practices and disengagement from negative habits, and i will then talk about other methods that may not carry as much weight, but help me and other people personally when we're in a block.

robert boice, who remains one of the most renowned sources on writers' block, gives examples of the habits of the most successful writers, rather than those who most often experience writers' block:

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" boice surveyed habits of exemplary writers in the academic population—about 3% to 5%—and discovered that these productive faculty shared certain habits. these habits included working patiently; working regularly; writing with stable and calm emotions; feeling less uncertainty and pain, and a greater sense of fun and discovery; welcoming criticism; and working efficiently. successful writers were more likely to write regularly for short periods rather than "bingeing" with long, infrequent sessions. "

for many writers, schedule and routine is a large factor in overcoming writers' block. while boice suggests that regular short periods tend to be more effective, some writers find the opposite — therefore once again proving that different people have different psychological make-ups. yet, routine seems to have an effect on how productive the writing session is. whether in long bursts or short bursts, writing with a routine develops a habit that tricks the brain into being ready to write in those allotted time periods. 

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" developing a set routine helps, because the unconscious mind learns by repetition: writing at the same time, in the same place, each day allows writing to become a 'habit'. because there is an interaction between mind and body, emotional and physical states can also be altered directly. some people find that exercise or meditation helps. some people go running. others practice yoga or head to the gym.

raymond chandler followed a particular practice that is also useful: you sit down to write for a specific time, but you don't have to write. the catch: you're not allowed to do anything else. this takes a great deal of the pressure off the writer, and also tends to quieten the inner-dialogue and calm down the anxiety. after a short period of time, the brain begins to search for something to do – and you find yourself writing. "

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" writing regularly is highly recommended. boice recommends starting with free writing, in which no particular topic is in mind. free writing, journaling, brainstorming, and group discussions about your work are particularly useful for those who are having difficulty getting any words on the page.

for many of us, finding time in our schedule to write is the greater challenge. rather than looking for a large block of time, find 20 to 30 minutes several days per week. If necessary, substitute a writing period for "time bandits" in your schedule: reading/responding to e-mails, surfing the net, chatting with colleagues, TV, social networking, and so on. regularity appears to be the most critical ingredient for many successful faculty writers. "

another aspect that helps to get over 'writing anxiety' is the embracement of pride rather than negative-talk about our own writing. sure, you may not have come up with the best piece of writing in your life, but that's what editing later is for, that's what first and second and third drafts are for. be proud of what you created rather than negative about creating.

davidson makes the observation that to begin writing, we need to be positive about our work rather than overly critical. 

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" we all need to disengage from our particular kind of negative self-talk, from the unhelpful pictures we might imagine; we all need to unplug our negative emotional states. but because these are unconsciously and individually set, doing something about them requires time, effort and self-knowledge. "

but professionals also regard that constructive criticism from others must be accepted and recognised, so you can grown and improve at your craft. if you can take the comments in stride, they won't be able to hurt you, and therefore won't push you away from writing. this obviously takes practice, but it's a necessary skill if you're ever planning to upload or publish your work. it helps to overcome evaluation anxiety.

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" finally, researchers recommend that authors embrace editor and reviewer comments. this will be facilitated by maintaining an open mind and curiosity about your work. regularly sharing your work with others, such as in peer writing groups, may facilitate openness to changes in your overall approach or written products. "

mike rose's solution to the rigid rules aspect of writers' block compares the way his students who are blocked interpret rules, versus the flexible way of thinking that his students who overcame writers' block use.

the students suffering writers' block rigidly followed rules that were constricting and didn't accept room for flexibility. they considered them an algorithm rather than a guideline, something that must be followed. this ultimately made them unproductive. rules such as:

.     &     ━    "always grab your audience with the first sentence"

.      &      ━     "you must always make three or more points in an essay. if the essay has less, then it's not strong."

.      &      ━     "always follow an outline"

.      &      ━    "i won't go on until i get that first paragraph down."

those not suffering from writers' block followed the rules loosely, as more of a guideline rather than a be all or end all:

.      &      ━     "if it won't fit my work, i'll change it."

.      &      ━     "i can use as many ideas in my thesis paragraph as i need and then develop paragraphs for each idea."

.      &      ━     "i'll outline in my head how the paragraph will look, but cannot describe much about its structure."

.     &     ━     "when stuck, write!" 

.      &      ━     "i'll write what i can."

.      &      ━     "rules like 'write only what you know' just aren't true. i ignore those." 

.      &      ━     "if a rule conflicts with what is sensible or with experience, reject it."

now here are some tricks for overcoming writers' block that i personally have learnt, or personally follow, that are much more casual and work well for overcoming writers' block without changing a whole lot!:

CHANGE YOUR WRITING FONT

constantly looking at the same writing layout for hours and hours and hours can get boring, and can make your brain freeze up. changing up the way you view your page can help a lot in loosening your mind and getting into the flow once again!

comic sans (ew, trust me, i know) is a font that is supposed to be extremely helpful in getting into the flow of writing. it's also a font that is dyslexia-friendly. it might feel weird at first (and i know it looks horrible), but it will help you write more effectively! over time, the effect will wear off because you get used to it, but that's when you change it again! any dyslexia-friendly font it meant to work.

EDIT IN A DIFFERENT FORMAT

this is something that i live by that personally helps me. i used to write all of my stories on word/google docs and edit them there, before transferring the chapter into wattpad and uploading it. now i still write the chapters in word/google docs, but i transfer it immediately into wattpad without looking at it, add in the gif, make sure the format is good, and then switch to preview mode on my phone. this puts it in a totally different layout, format and look. as i usually read wattpad books on my phone, me reading my own story on my phone tricks my brain into reading without necessarily thinking i'm editing, and therefore i'm not bored. i then read the chapter a few times looking for grammar mistakes, clunky sentences, repetitive words, while simultaneously having my computer screen with the wattpad edit page up, so that as i notice mistakes on my phone i easily change them on my laptop. this has helped so much. i also usually take a big break between writing the chapter and editing it! it lets me clear my mind and not think about if the chapter is bad or not. this way, i actually usually really enjoy the chapters i'm reading (as i'm reading them like someone else's wattpad book) and discover that they're not bad like i initially thought.

i recommend this to everyone if you struggle with editing or negative thoughts while writing! it makes me love editing a lot more, and i also enjoy my writing a lot more!

OUTLINE, OUTLINE, OUTLINE

outlining your stories ahead of time can greatly save you time and help with writers' block of not knowing what's going to happen next. i outline each chapter scene-by-scene for each book, though that might not be the best way of outlining for everybody. this is something that i do before uploading any of my chapter, because i know otherwise i'll get stuck in the future. it helps me to write more fluidly as i don't need to stop to plan what will happen next. 

i'll be making a chapter on its own for outlining tips with examples, because i find it helps me so much!

CHANGE THE SPACE IN WHICH YOU WRITE

this can greatly impact your writing flow and how motivated you are. for example, sitting in your bed, although it might be very comfy, is not the most productive as it's where your mind is trained to fall asleep. sitting at a desk, a table, outdoors, a coffee shop, or somewhere with minimal distractions is always extremely helpful in your motivation to write! i find that somewhere with fresh air makes me feel more awake and inspired. 

limit your distractions in the space that you're in (turn phone on do not disturb or remove it from the space entirely, put away books, close all the other tabs on your laptop) so that you don't lose track and begin to procrastinate. also make sure to keep your workspace tidy as it makes it more pleasant to be in! i have a heap of plants around my desk that create a peaceful environment, and i always have the blinds on my windows fully open so i'm running off natural light — i also open the windows when possible so i have a breeze through. just having a pleasant environment with fresh air and calming elements helps so much!

also, always have a water bottle or two handy so you can keep yourself refreshed and hydrated all the time! drinking water can also give yourself a few second break to think about what you're going to write next (i do this in exams too).

PREPARE A WRITING GOAL AND REWARD

the writing goal doesn't have to be massive — it can be as much as 500 words, or just 20 minutes of free writing without stopping — but it's always useful to set one. i tend to set mine to completing a chapter and go until i get bored of that story, at that point which i then switch to a different story and do the same (so that i can alternate between the two and get both completed). it's probably not the most useful technique of mind but i'm working on focusing atm. this goal depends entirely on you and your writing pace etc, so set it to whatever you feel best fits you!

preparing a reward after reaching this goal, like time to relax or food you enjoy, can help to motivate you! but if it's not working and is taking too long to force yourself through it, sometimes it's good to take a premature break and let your mind clear for a little bit. 

TAKE A BREAK

if your mindset is going into the overly critical, negative self-talk, or frustrated mindset, it's always good to take a break and come back later when you're feeling better. often if you're stuck while writing you can become upset or frustrated but still want to push through — but pushing through in those states of mind is usually counterproductive. take a break! go outside, have a shower, do some exercise, watch an episode of a tv show, do art for a little bit — until you feel ready and motivated to give it a shot again. make sure you've been eating well and getting enough sleep, it'll greatly improve your mindset! i recommend doing this as soon as a lot of that negative self-talk comes up. 

JUST GET IT DOWN ON THE PAGE

i know that sometimes this is easier said than done, but often my problem is that i'm not liking how any of my sentences are sounding. i've found that it's better to just get it all down onto the page and then come back later to edit! this often helps me when i'm really hating my writing or am stuck on ideas. (often you realise later that what you're writing wasn't that terrible). and if there are parts that i'm really unhappy with, i highlight or bold them so i can remember to come back and change them later. having a break is very helpful between writing and editing! otherwise you can be so tired that your writing might seem bad to you. 

ALCOHOL

now i've never tried this because i find when i drink i'm super unproductive, but a fellow student in my creative writing class said that when she's stuck with writers' block she'll go out to a bar and have a drink with her notebook in hand. she told us that she'll often get a lot of ideas to write down when her mind isn't so critical about making mistakes. i'm not encouraging anyone to become an alcoholic, but it is something to think about. 

VISIT MUSEUMS, ART GALLERIES, WILDLIFE

finding inspiration in art and history is a super easy way to get over a writers' slump! some galleries have free entry and simply just observing and interpreting art can give you random ideas. getting out into the outdoors is great too — go for a walk or hike, observe nature, ponder human existence or the fragility of life, let your mind just wander! nature and walks give me so much inspiration, and often when you get back home you've given yourself enough of a break to write solidly!

LISTEN TO MUSIC

music, for me, is the biggest inspiration. i have playlists for each of my stories, moods, certain fandoms, themes, that i listen to whenever i write (follow me on spotify @ clexaflowercrowns i have some bangers). i find it quite hard to write without listening to music, music helps me drown everything else out and just get into the mood and world of what i'm writing. it always helps me to come up with ideas and stops me from procrastinating.

i might make a tips chapter for creating story playlists but that's also probably self-explanatory?? but i find story playlists really help. sometimes i'm in the mood for lyricless music, which can really help if you struggle with listening to lyrics while you write. 

for example, for all of my stranger things stories, i have a heap of 70s/80s songs in those playlists that i feel like the oc would listen to or i associate with the story, along with songs from the stranger things soundtrack. and then i also just have an entire playlist compiled of every 60s-90s song that i've ever loved in case i want a more general playlist while writing those. for my asoiaf fics, particularly regarding my targaryen ocs, i have a lot of celtic or norwegian songs in there as they give me the inspiration for a fantasy, dragon-filled world. basically, as soon as put on the playlists, i feel like i'm in the world they're set in and it gives me so much motivation, inspiration and drive to write. 

for moods, i have a playlist compiled of simply all the saddest songs i've heard when i need to write sad scenes; i also have a youtube playlist full of nostalgic music (from games like pokemon, mario galaxy, animal crossing) overlayed with the sounds of rain, that i play when not particularly feeling like listening to proper story playlists. 

i recommend everyone who's struggling with ideas or motivation to listen to music while they write!

DAYDREAM ANYWHERE, EVERYWHERE

if you're stuck on ideas, daydreaming is the 100% best way to overcome it. i get all of my best ideas while daydreaming and doing completely unrelated things. for me, the best spaces to daydream are: being a passenger in a car; in the shower; in the bath; lying in bed before falling asleep or after waking up. i also listen to specific songs in the car (while a passenger, i can't daydream and drive at the same time yet) that i 'choreograph' scenes to while daydreaming and it gives me lots of ideas for my stories! it'll also sometimes get me through a difficult part that i was blocked on.

i get just about all of my story concepts in the shower, the entire story of the moonmaiden series came to me while i was showering one time and it was the best idea of my life, so give it a shot! baths are also very helpful for it bc you have more time to just lie there and play music (maybe use a bathbomb if you're really feeling it) and imagine stories! writing in the bath can also be a really relaxing experience that i've done before (please make sure not to drop your laptop, phone or notebook in, use a tray or lean over the side lmao). 

BE REALISTIC ABOUT YOUR EXPECTATIONS

be realistic about how much you can write! one thing that always trips me up is believing i can write three chapters per day if i do it really quickly, because i constantly want to upload my stories. while this might be possible once i'm in a better schedule, i just simply can't do this now, and i find myself feeling disappointed, guilty or upset when i don't meet that expectation. remember that writing is usually a relatively slow process, so don't try to rush or cram it! don't be hateful towards yourself if you can't meet such a high expectation, as this associates writing with negative feelings and you will be more likely to procrastinate next time you have a writing session. 

DON'T PUSH YOURSELF TOO HARD

it's important to be kind to yourself, even if you're struggling to get things down onto the page. sometimes if you can't write, you just can't. there's no point in pushing yourself to a breakdown or exhaustion, and don't punish yourself for it. ideas will come eventually.

and that's all i have on the topic of writers' block! this turned out like an essay (over 5,500 words), but i hope it can help some of you overcome writers' block! researching and learning about it certainly gave me some useful techniques to use. i'll continue to periodically add to this list when i learn about new ways to overcome writers' block or am taught new things regarding the topic in uni. thanks for reading, i hope it helped!

i'd love to hear your thoughts on writers' block and how it affects you, and what your techniques of overcoming it are!

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so you want to write? practices that work , gail m. sullivan .     &     →   sources 1 ,  6 ,  8 ,  10 . helpful for the psychological analyses of writers' block, cites good courses and summarises the phenomenon as a whole .

           .      &     →    article :      https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3771160/

rigid rules, inflexible plans, and the stifling of language: a cognitivist analysis of writer's block , mike rose .     &      →     source 2 . interesting analysis on writers' block in terms of non-fiction writing regarding rigid rules . helpful for school/university essay, report, non-fiction writing too .

           .      &     →     article :     ww2.csudh.edu/ccauthen/575S12/rose.pdf

writers' block by matthew cheney in wonderbook , matthew cheney , jeff vandermeer and ann vandermeer .      &      →     source 3 . an interesting take on writers' block by a university english professor.

            .      &     →     book :     https://books.google.com.au/books?id=5RxhDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT120&lpg=PT120&dq=matthew+cheney+wonderbook&source=bl&ots=rP0a6HGdDU&sig=ACfU3U2BAETydFd3o2Y56gMB8gFZb6kfsQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjdvYDDj5LoAhUFH7cAHa9fAh0Q6AEwBXoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=matthew%20cheney%20wonderbook&f=false

on writers' block , rjurik davidson .     &     →   sources 4 ,  7 ,  8 ,   . a good resource for learning about the different affects, causes and remedies for writers' block . i would not recommend the drug remedies skdjhfjksd .

           .     &    →    article :     https://overland.org.au/previous-issues/issue-216/feature-rjurik-davidson/

writing blocks and tacit knowledge , robert boice .     &     →   a highly educational book written by one of the most highly regarded names in the topic . only available online if you can connect to jstor with a library/school/university or make an account . 

          .      &    →    book :     https://www.jstor.org/stable/2959976

writing anxiety and the undergraduate experience: an annotated bibliography , marsi g. wisniewski .      &      →       a very useful document containing a variety of highly regarded sources to do with writers' block, complete with annotations .

.       &      →      article :     https://campus.plymouth.edu/writing-center/online-resources/writing-anxiety-and-the-undergraduate-experience-an-annotated-bibliography/