Writer’s block: (n) When it feels like someone wedged a few balls of cotton in between the wrinkles of your brain so that any thoughts that actually happen to break through the stringy spiderweb-like obstructions are muffled and slightly confused (just like this sentence). See also: torture.
I’m currently smack dab in the middle (OK, more like at the end) of a mind-sucking freelance project. My clicking finger is in copy-paste-delete copywriting/editing hell, my house is in shambles, and my husband and children are feeling a wee bit neglected.
I feel like I can only communicate in bite-sized, ellipses-filled book review quotes.
How is dinner?
“Delicious… A pleasurable joy ride through the senses… Highly recommended.”
Do you like my picture, mommy?
“Outstanding! The use of color is a testament to [her] skill and vivid imagination… An artist to watch!”
Did the baby finally poop?
“A valiant effort!”
Guuuuuuuh.
Fingers are crossed that when my deadline is met, my house is cleaned, and my family gets a little love, my brain will return to normal and I won’t sit in front of my computer with a blank look on my face, exhausting all options of social media stalking before banging my head against the table in frustration.
One thing is for sure though. If I do anything right, it’s writer’s block. I am a champ!
How do you conquer writer’s block? Any and all suggestions (and gifts of chocolate) are welcome!
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Hi! I'm Jen, a freelance writer and girl mom who loves reading the newest children’s books as much as I love a good psychological thriller. I believe fiercely in the power of kindness, empathy, and really good quality chocolate. When I'm not knee-deep in glittery crafts and girl talk, you can probably find me sprawled out on my couch in the middle of a Netflix marathon with dark chocolate smeared on my face. The struggle is real. 
Ha ha!! Here’s to conquering writer’s block and meeting your deadline. I recommend picking the cotton out of your brain wrinkles first… lol! 😉
No really sometimes I just have to take a step back from it. Sometimes a little break (itty bitty even) and you’re ready to go at it again. Good luck!
I conquer it the only way I know how: give in to it! LOL! If I just stop and not post for a bit, I get right back into the swing of things soon enough. I hope your block gets unblocked soon! 🙂
I’m smack dab in the middle of an ‘everything-is-totally-overwhelming’ writer’s block. I have no idea where to start and feel bad for not writing for almost 2 weeks. Ugh. Writer’s block sucks.
I can totally relate! I’m sure it’ll be short lived!
XO, Aimee
Oh, yuck! I think it must be like a cold that’s going around. I had a touch of this last week also. FYI: MiraLAX snorted through the nose does NOT go straight to your brain to unclog the mess.
Hahaha! Thanks for the love and the laughs ladies. I’m trying to take a step back and organize my little world a bit in the hopes that it will free up some brain space (lord knows I need all I can get!).
I never get writer’s block. Which is why I got that same notebook:)
What an amazing week you had!
This was meant for your insta-week post! It’s after midnight, guess I should go to sleep 🙂