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Writer’s Block…
… that’s what they call it when a writer is unable to make sense of thoughts bubbling in their mind and transfer them into comprehensible prose (or poetry). But that’s not what I call it. To me it’s voice unfound.
You see, there are times in life where you are so internally - and possibly externally - worn down that when you try to piece together a piece, not even a puff of air escapes. You may even call your own name… call your writing voice, because you’re sure that it must be there somewhere, but you hear no reply. And you sit there aghast: your writing voice has been lost!
*gasps*
Yes, that’s what I call it - voice unfound. When you lose something you try to find it, right? So when you are unable to write because your writing voice has gone on an unknown journey, you need to go out and find it. Well, that’s as far as I’ve come with my epiphany. Now I have to figure out just how I’m going to find it!
*thinks*…
3 Comments to “Writer’s Block…”
I sure hope you find it soon, sis. I miss your writing! :((
Salaam sis,
Just write! You know you can do it. Stop giving excuses.
As Salaamu Alaikum Dear: I remember when I first joined the IWA, the sisters were always talking about “finding my voice.” I was just returning to writing at that time and was trying to seek mine. Someone told me to just relax and not to force it, that it would come. Maybe we don’t lose our voices. Maybe our voices just don’t wan’t to speak. Sometimes it’s not good to “force” our voices. I am one of those writers who believe that thinking about writing is part of writing. I have always admired those writers who can write on demand. That’s why I love so much about freelance writing. I don’t feel forced to produce. Anyhow, I hate deadlines. Hang in there. Your voice will come back. Love you/Safiyyah