Struggling

by Salma Moghal
28th May 2013

I am struggling with continuing my work. I know having a busy schedule is no excuse to slack, but by the time I get to sit down and get something done with my writing, I feel so exhausted I just switch off and leave it. I suppose this is somewhat a form of writers block, but can anyone advise on how I can overcome this?

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Hi, Salma.

I think Emelia, Astor, Gordon and David have all made some good points; however, in order to assist you as best I can, I feel I need to know more about you and your current writing situation. For example, what if anything apart from your busy schedule is making you feel exhausted? Apart from feeling exhausted, in what way(s) are you struggling with continuing your work? Just how busy is your schedule? And what makes you suppose this is somewhat a form of writer's block?

Keep well,

Dawud

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Dawud Gurevitch
29/05/2013

When you / your body (or your mind) is tired and needs a rest that is it - it needs a rest.

I wouldn't then call it writer's block. However - if you have "writer's block" a feeling of tiredness or even despondency, might be an expression of it when you sit down to write. The question is "Which comes first?" - the tiredness (with a good reason for it - or the "block"?

If you can you might try to set up a date and time when you will definitely have some time to yourself - to go out for a walk, go for a swim, watch a film, listen to music - whatever suites you to have a nice relax.

I wouldn't then plan to definitely have an equally "to you" writing session planned. Maybe I would do this after a second nice relaxation time.

One thing - if you are worn out for writing you are probably worn out for a whole lot of other things and not achieving your best in those either - so it is really good sense for everyone for you to plan some "breaks" to let you catch up a bit.

Hope things improve. :-)

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David Foster
28/05/2013

Hi Salma, I think both these answers are very much correct to the person writing the book, As Astor points out as an amature, we try to fit our writing into our already busy life. And instead of creating a window for writing and giving yourself a set time to work on your book. You feel tired for your daily life. Again Astor is correct in saying if you are tired then you are tired. But it may not be connected to your writing, and its just that when you sit down to do your writing you tend to relax. This then sets you on the road to drowsy land, where you are fighting to keep your eyelids open. This is just you tired, try a fix of caffeine, a splash of cold water and some fresh air. Also a tip I tend to use just as a change is a dictaphone, where you can talk down your ideas and then write them up when you feel in the mood. P.S we all get those days where we can't be bothered, but you have to be disciplined in writing or never finish what you start. Only you can make the choice.

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28/05/2013