Writer's Block

If you have ever attempted to write an essay, a short story, a novel, or any other type of writing project, you have most likely experienced a writer's block at least once. I have taken the definition of writer's block and put it below

writer's block: (noun) a usually temporary condition in which a writer finds it impossible to proceed with the writing of a novel, play, or other work.

A writer's block can be as short as one minute or it can last for months at a time. Believe me, I have had my share of LONG writer's blocks. My last one was for almost two months. I am currently in another writer's block. I have written very little in my book for the past few weeks. I am not sure what is the cause of my writer's block this time because I know what I'm trying to accomplish in the scene and I know how I want it laid out, but I just cannot seem to put it onto the paper. I accomplish an average of 50-100 words per day if I'm lucky. Normally I averaged about 500-1000 words per day.

Some great writers have said that a writer's block means that whatever you are about to write means that it is wrong entirely and that you should start over that paragraph, that chapter, or even the entire book itself. I have rewritten the scene I am currently struggling through thousands of times and yet I still get stuck at almost the exact same spot. I cannot change it too much because it is historic fiction, I need to put the events in order.

Sometimes the simplest things can pulls an author out of a writer's block. It can simply be a revelation given to them in their sleep. Or something they see, hear, taste, etc. gives them an idea. Sometimes, they just lack motivation so one day they could suddenly just want to write and will forcefully pull themselves out of it.

Anyways, I thought I would just throw my frustrated rant out into cyberspace for all to read. Hopefully I can pull out of this soon.