Recently I read an article in the New Yorker describing a different method for overcoming writer’s block. A therapist suggested a struggling writer get down on his knees in front of the computer in a position of prayer, close his eyes and pray to write the worst sentence in the world. Then he is instructed to sit at the computer and write.
The writer does this and finds the experience ridiculous and humiliating.
But, according to the article, after several weeks, the writer began writing quickly and well. He overcame his block and went on to win an award for his writings. The worst sentence led him into his own brilliance.
Recently, a local philanthropist said, “Sometimes you just need to serve.”
I feel the depths of this wisdom and whisper to myself, “Sometimes you just need to write.”
Just write. Write the worst sentence or a mediocre paragraph or a grand phrase.
Give yourself permission to dance across the smooth white of the screen, even if you’re just going in circles.
In my opnion, circles are a good thing, start broad and end up centered.
You’re so right. I love that imagery,