tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231046959490068895.post9216768809932835115..comments2012-08-14T14:17:02.860+03:00Comments on Romantic Walks to the Fridge: The Tired MonsterReemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17670028917836886212noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231046959490068895.post-40631135603950955952011-05-08T09:46:35.720+03:002011-05-08T09:46:35.720+03:00My blog started as a way to get over writers' ...My blog started as a way to get over writers' block. My writing is academic, and it never "flows" really, but last year stopped completely. <br /><br />I also *whisper* occasionally write longhand, with a pencil, on paper. In a cafe, or a park- but away from my computer. It seems to take the pressure off somehow.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02536038271600515021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231046959490068895.post-69952706698848051982011-04-27T09:14:02.386+03:002011-04-27T09:14:02.386+03:00Three very different responses. Firstly, thank you...Three very different responses. Firstly, thank you for taking the time. <br /><br />Steve: I know I'll be rid of the mind block eventually. I guess its that fear that we must be constant, we must be consistent for someone to eventually notice us. I'm trying to make a mark for myself as someone who had no direction a year ago to someone with a huge task now. I forget that I'll probably lose myself a few more times along the way anyway.<br /><br />Elle: You're absolutely right. I think I always stress about posts being profound or having some sort of moral or lesson. I love how your site is divided. Lessons learnt!<br /><br />Giles: I know your energy will come back. You're far too intelligent and interesting a man for this to be a permanent break. I look forward to seeing everything you'll have to present to us in the future. And I completely empathise re Drafts! You should see my folder. I hate forcing an article out, therefore let's just wait for it all to come crashing back. And it will come back Im sure :)Reemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17670028917836886212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231046959490068895.post-854669759390005222011-04-27T01:08:01.866+03:002011-04-27T01:08:01.866+03:00I honestly don't know how to get around it. I&...I honestly don't know how to get around it. I've been suffering since 2006. Whenever I get the time to sit in front of the computer, my brain has turned to mulch, and I can't get anything out. <br /><br />It's affected my confidence as much as anything. Half of the things I do, or design, or edit, or write, end up permanently lodged in "Drafts" or some other holding area as my energy, skill, talent or confidence ebb away before the task is completed to my satisfaction. If I try to force something through to completion, it doesn't feel as natural, as - dare I say it - artistic as I'd like. It's why I'm usually reticent to publicise my blog entries. I've lost faith in them before I publish them.<br /><br />In my case, it's been the additional requirements of parenthood that have sapped my energy reserves. Once the daily routine is complete, and I've spent some time with my wife, it's usually time for bed. Sometimes some simplistic computer gaming, of the "go there, shoot that" variety.<br /><br />I'm hoping that as my children become more self-reliant, this energy will come back. I'm hoping against all hope that the energy will not dissipate permanently as decrepitude takes hold.<br /><br />This is probably a more pessimistic view than you were hoping for...@gilesguthriehttp://giles-guthrie.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231046959490068895.post-6863814747035628122011-04-27T00:24:03.736+03:002011-04-27T00:24:03.736+03:00I've found "blogging" inspirational ...I've found "blogging" inspirational quotes on my blog has helped fill the gap of not writing on my blog ... if that makes sense?! <br /><br />As in, I'm currently using my blog as a bit of a Tumblr so every post isn't necessarily one of those *substantial* posts but is still something to share with people, whether it's a quote, a music video or my latest loves.<br /><br />Don't worry about churning out lots for your blog posts, a sentence is better than nothing. Hope this helps!! xElle Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11191500965493749500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231046959490068895.post-49435068701580644202011-04-26T13:19:04.067+03:002011-04-26T13:19:04.067+03:00I think you're working through your 'block...I think you're working through your 'block' in a good way. Writing can be very therapeutic.srm1138https://www.blogger.com/profile/16137337924134244026noreply@blogger.com