Synonyms, anyone?
Thursday, April 12th, 2007I need a new name for a common ailment: writer’s block. For some reason, it sounds so cliche. I’ve got writer’s block. You’ve got writer’s block. The kid down the street has writer’s block. Everyone’s got it, whether they’re writers or school kids or the guy bagging your groceries at the Walmart up the street.
So I need a new word for it, one that hasn’t been dragged up and down all of the streets in town… one that’s reserved for Writers Way or something. You know what I mean?
I haven’t written in ages. Seriously! Greystreet is collecting dust; I’m supposed to be editing that. Seasons Past… well, I’m still stuck on the same chapter I was on about a year ago. No new stories, no new poetry (well, thank goodness on that one)… heck, I can’t even keep a personal journal anymore. And you all know how sporadically I tend to update.
So along with some fresh, 2.0 synonyms for writer’s block, I also need some fresh, 2.0 ways to get rid of it… no matter what we decide to call it. I think I’ll try my hand at some short stories, or maybe some writing prompts.
Wish me luck, and share linky love if you know of any good writing inspiration sites.
