4 Ways to Move Through Writer’s Block

…and Embrace the Seasons of your Creative LIfe

Color Schemes

by Debra VanDeventer

 (sometimes)
I am turquoise
confident, creative 
shining brilliant,
reflecting
sonoran sky
caribbean sea

(sometimes)
I am gray
silent, solitary
suspended in space
between
black and white
gathering thoughts
for turquoise days

What is Writer’s Block

Some call it “writers block,” for me it’s more of a lack of inspiration, low energy, self-doubts I call them my gray days. Whatever it is, these dry spells are concerning for me. Negative thoughts creep in and that internal nagging voice seizes the opportunity to taunt me: you are a bad speller, no one will think your writing is interesting, there are better uses for your time, it’s too much work…

Moving Through Writer’s Block

What do you do when you experience a block to your creativity? First of all, don’t panic. It happens to all writers and other artists. Here are 4 things I’ve found to be helpful during gray days.

Winter Trees

Two Poems by Debra VanDeventer

Sycamore trees across Lake Monroe photo by Debra VanDeventer

When I travel to the Midwest in the winter, I’m always inspired by the winter trees. Here are two poems from my recent trip.

Photo by Debra VanDeventer

Winter Trees

by Debra Van Deventer

ink-penned artist strokes

etched on watercolor skies

strong, still, beautiful

Photo by Debra VanDeventer

Bare Branches

by Debra VanDeventer

Ebony branches pirouette against ashen sky. Trees recently adorned in autumn’s glorious red, bronze and gold, now have nothing to hide.  In winter’s wrath, they reveal their bones, their foundation. Stoic columns rooted deep, stand tall. Limbs, strong and limber, dance in bitter winds. This is the true beauty of trees–not delicate buds of spring, nor luxurious summer foliage and fruits, not astonishing autumn coats −but bare branches unveiling the tree’s secrets.

Morning over Eagle Bay photo by Debra VanDeventer
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Threads of Thought

I used to dread winter, even moved to a warmer climate to avoid it, but on this trip I found beautiful images and words.

Look for somenting beautiful in this season where you live!