When the Words Don't Come by Debra H. Goldstein

 When the Words Don’t Come by Debra H. Goldstein

There are days when I don’t like blogging or adding to my work in progress. Those are the days that a random idea doesn’t pop into my head. I know I need to get words on the page, but whatever I write doesn’t feel right. In the very old days, I probably would have torn the piece of paper out of my electric Smith-Corona and thrown it on the floor, but nowadays, I simply hit delete. 

When I can’t come up with an idea that satisfies me, I have different options open to me. I can take a nap. On my computer, seated in the same position in which I would normally write, I can play card games (solitaire, canasta, or bridge), try my hand at Mah Jongg, read the news, or glance at different social media sites. Most of these don’t spur thoughts in my head, but they are fun. 

Sometimes, out of desperation, I look out the window, surf TV channels, or listen to music. Being truthful, I find these are excellent distractions, but not much fodder for writing. 

It is disappointing when my words don’t flow. Some people would call it writer’s block, but I don’t believe in that. I know that eventually something will come to me. It may not be my best writing, but hopefully with editing and revision, I will be pleased with the final product.

Do you ever live this scenario?