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What Do You Write When There’s Nothing to Write About?

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How in the name of all that is written and good can there be nothing to write about in a world with over six billion people?

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Ah, the dreaded blank page! It stares at you like a judgmental cat, daring you to produce something — anything — while simultaneously whispering sweet nothings about procrastination and nap time. We’ve all been there, grappling with the age-old question: What do you write when there’s nothing to write about?

How in the name of all that is written and good can there be nothing to write about in a world with over six billion people?

Can This Be True?

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How in the name of all that is written and good can there be nothing to write about in a world with over six billion people?

It actually makes sense because everyone cannot write about everything. Writers write about what they love, what makes them angry, what they know, or what they want to know. After writing for many years, we can truly feel as if we have run out of legitimate and interesting topics.

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The Freelancing and Writing Source
The Freelancing and Writing Source
Michael Stover
Michael Stover

Written by Michael Stover

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