What to Write When You Have Nothing to Write…
Sitting at my desk, I stared at the blank page of Google Docs on my computer screen.
The cursor blinked steadily, almost mockingly, as if asking…
“Well, what are you waiting for?”
I let out a frustrated sigh.
Once again, I found myself faced with the panic of all writers — the blank page.
This huge, white space that can mean both endless possibilities and crippling worry and self-doubt.
I knew I wanted to write, but I just didn’t know where to start or what to say.
As I racked my brains, the voice of self-criticism started creeping in.
“Who are you to call yourself a writer when you can’t even put words on the page?”
it seemed to jeer……😢😢😢
I took a deep breath, trying to silence my inner critic.
This was not the first time I had grappled with writer’s block, that stubborn and persistent creative barrier.
But I was determined not to let it defeat me this time.
An idea crossed my mind — why not just start writing and see where it takes me?
Without overthinking, I started typing the first thing that popped into my head.
Suddenly my mind clicked that what if I am getting this same problem that I have nothing to write what if everyone facing the same problem?
So I started writing on this topic…😂😂😂😂😂 I know it is a little funny.
My fingers danced across the keyboard as I explored fragments of memories, observed passing moments, and pondered various “what-ifs”.
While the writing was rough and unpolished, I was thrilled by the emergence of my voice, however hesitant.
I had broken through the barriers and finally put words on paper.
In that moment, I realized sometimes you simply have to start writing without waiting for divine inspiration.
By letting go of perfectionism and expectations, I had unleashed my creativity that was there all along, just bottled up by self-doubt.
The key was to keep writing — about anything and everything — to grease the wheels of creative expression.
Over time, with regular practice, I strengthened my writing muscle or skill.
I fine-tuned my unique writer’s voice. (maybe)
Most importantly, I learned an invaluable lesson:
Writers don’t just write when inspiration strikes —
They write to find that inspiration within themselves.
If you believe you have nothing worthwhile to write, start by writing just that.
Soon, you’ll discover you have a lot more inside of you waiting to spill out.
All you need is the courage to take that first step.
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