How to Get Over Reader’s Block
Get back to being an avid reader all over again
You must have heard writers complain they can’t write because they are facing “Writer’s Block”. But, have you heard of someone being unable to read because they are facing a “Reader’s Block”?
No matter how seasoned a reader you are, there are bound to be times in your life when you are unable to stick to a book, irrespective of how hard you try. As readers, we have all been there — staring at the same page for hours before closing the book and giving up.
The good news is that, with a little active engagement on your part, this can easily be cured.
In this article, I am going to discuss the five measures I take whenever I face a reader’s block. These are the steps that helped me get back to reading again, and I am sure they will work for you too.
1. Drop A Book You Aren’t Enjoying
I am a self-confessed lover of fiction, with fantasy being my favourite genre. Over the past few years, I had been consciously trying to incorporate more non-fiction in my reading. While on the one hand, this has been a learning experience and I have been able to broaden my reading horizon, but, there have been times when I find myself unable to proceed with a book, especially if it deals…
