5 steps towards navigating writer’s block

I realise I’m hardly covering fresh ground here, but the more tools, the better!

Actor, screenwriter, novelist, and dramaturg Karla Marie Sweet

Writer’s block is something we all encounter throughout our creative journeys. And no matter how many times you experience it, it’s always petrifying. So, I thought it’d be good for me to offer 5 steps toward navigating your next literary drought.

If you’re still fresh into your creative journey then the chances are, you haven’t experienced it yet. Some peoples’ honeymoon period might even last a few years. In this case, you’re blessed with being prepared well in advance!

I’ve been writing in some form or another for nearly 20 years now and have experienced some crippling periods of writing block. You convince yourself you’ll never be able to write anything of worth ever again - it feels insurmountable.

The other night, I began reading a proof copy of

Karla Marie Sweet

’s second novel, False Idols. It set my creative brain fizzing off again and reminded me how exhilarating it is to allow yourself to exist solely as a reader. Pre-order it here!

Arvon’s Lumb Bank reopening on Friday night

Before I go any further, I just want to thank Arvon for inviting Maria and I to their Lumb Bank reopening on Friday night. The site has undergone extensive renovation to both modernise and improve accessibility. It’s truly breathtaking.

It was a privilege to be a part of something so special and to witness a real landmark in West Yorkshire’s creative writing journey. Some of my forebears are from Hebden Bridge and so it felt extra special. I was also able to fangirl Ian Humphreys.

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