I talk about the problem of writer's block and share some effective methods of dealing with it.

Every writer knows the struggle of writer’s block. From an uninspired week of little-to-no writing to more severe cases of creative drought, it’s no secret that writer’s block is an unfortunate and inevitable part of every writer’s career. Having tested out several solutions in the past, I’ll be sharing three of the methods I’ve personally found most effective in dealing with the block.

It’s important to figure out the cause of your writer’s block before you try to solve it - not only for the sake of your written work but also for your own mental health. While the inability to write can seemingly strike out of nowhere, most cases can be attributed to one of two larger problems: stress or fear.

Should music be considered a writing tool? I look at the ways music can benefit your writing.

When we think of the tools of the trade associated with writing, it’s a relatively short list. There’s a pen, notebook, laptop, word processor - and that’s about it. But what if I told you that a pair of headphones could (and should) be added to that list? In this post, I’ll be exploring some of the ways in which music can help us realise our writing goals.

I’ll start with a disclaimer: music will not make you a better writer. Instead, think of it as an ancillary device to help you achieve productivity, focus, or tone. It’s also true that there are circumstances in which listening to music can harm your work; I’ll be considering these and talking a little about when you should be listening to music, and what music you should be listening to when you write.