This Is Why I Have Writer’s Block
A List of Excuses.
- I’m groggy from not sleeping well.
- I’m mentally off from drinking all weekend.
- I’m distracted by the need to make money.
- I’m unprepared because I didn’t plan anything out beforehand.
- I’m unfocused and can’t seem to concentrate on one topic.
- I’m picking at a hangnail that hurts.
- I’m worried about health issues.
- I’m wondering how I can get back into physical shape.
- I’m thinking about the best way to position my writing online.
- I’m distracted by new texts on my phone.
- I’m trying to solve the relationship issues of my friends.
- I’m figuring out how I can try harder in my own relationship.
- I’m wishing I could work from another city for a week.
- I’m confused about how to finish and publish my first book.
- I’m wasting time checking email.
- I’m thinking about the next book I want to read.
- I’m reflecting on the past decade of freelancing.
- I’m too inside my own head.
- I’m figuring out how to get new clients.
- I’m planning my fiancé’s birthday.
- I’m staring at the wall in front of me.
- I’m looking for the “right” words.
- I’m preoccupied with making my newsletter better.
- I’m obsessed with saying something new.
- I’m annoyed by all of the notifications I’m receiving.
- I’m afraid no one will want to read this.
- I’m constantly checking the time.
- I’m finally ready to get started.
William Frazier is a designer, writer, and founder who blogs about making ideas happen at The Imperfectionist. For helpful tidbits on making your own ideas happen, join his newsletter and follow him on Twitter.
