Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Writer’s Block: Less Like a Wall, More Like a Brick — The Jose Vilson

Writer’s Block: Less Like a Wall, More Like a Brick — The Jose Vilson

Writer’s Block: Less Like a Wall, More Like a Brick



Another Brick In The Wall

Writer’s block is a fictitious little monster we feed every time other non-recreational activities make us succumb to their urgencies. More than half the time, writer’s block isn’t about a lack of talent or imagination; ideas often pop up on the way to a friend’s gathering or in the middle of a conversation with yourself. Often, it’s whether you’re worried about whether rent’s getting paid, whether the family member will finally get off your case, or if you’ll have enough time to write that piece.

You know, that piece.

That’s why writer’s block is less like a wall, and more like a brick on the sidewalk. Usually, I’m walking right along the sidewalk, minding my own business, when I’ll trip over this huge brick. I’ll scream “OWW!” and get so