Questions

I’m 16, female, and I’m looking for poetry books that are about life in different aspects, something modern, bright, passionate, inspiring, and wonderfully written. I write poetry, nothing serious, but recently I’ve overcome depression and have come to love my life. Poetry makes my day, so do you suggest a good book? Or a writer that you know writes those kind of poems. Also, any good book that falls under this category? No Twilight, thankyouverymuch.
- ♥cinnamon

I need to write a short story on a “rite of passage” if you cant think of any good opening sentences then feel free to offer any other ideas, its just i hav suffered from depression so it would be good to hav knowledge on the subject
- James H

I hate when I’m depressed because my writing suffers from it. I get horrible writers block. And sometimes I can’t tell I’m depressed until it randomly hits me, but it’s weird don’t people usually write the best when they are in a bad mood? I also lack self confidence in my writing, no matter what I do or what people say I think it sucks. And I’ve been told I’m an awesome writer, and that even the best writers lack self confidence.

I just wish I could fix this, nothing I do helps. And I think way to much which doesn’t help. I suppose I should let it go and just try to write what I can get out.

Even if I have to do it one sentence at a time.

This sucks so bad, I just want to be confident in what I do. And some inspiration would be good. Inspiration I can actually put into words.

I seriously hate this, it hurts big time when I can’t write.
This isn’t a question really, more like I’m looking for opinions or whatever comment you feel like making.

Sorry that its not a question.
- Stacey

Have you been writing nonstop for a few days now and have you been feeling listless and tired? Do you feel that you are running out of ideas lately? If you are suddenly starting to feel bored and get irritated at the very mention of writing, you are suffering from a harmless disorder called Writers Block!

Article marketers always need to keep churning up quality articles. Submitting good articles online is what makes you and your business reputed online. Article marketing is the key to getting your online business up and running. In such a case, you need to be in full form all the time.

But we are all human beings and are bound to slow down at one point of time or another. So what do we do in times like the above? Well, here are some useful tips on how you can free yourself from the notorious Writers Block:





Just stop all thinking. Do not try to tear out your brains – it will only make matters worse! Instead, just log into MS Word or similar and just keep typing.





Do not attempt to correct your errors. There may be many mistakes, as you are not even feeling interested enough at this point. Overlook them and simply carry on typing. 





Then peruse your article and note the ‘presentable’ bits. You will do well to use this style of writing later.





Start writing your new article using the very style you made a note of in the previous step. You will notice a marked improvement in your entire writing.





Slowly, you will also notice creativity flowing in. Now your thoughts weave into each other much better.





Keep enjoying the high and write as much as you can. The final outcome is bound to startle you, as it will be something of a masterpiece!





Learn to recognize symptoms of this ‘disorder’! Repeat this entire process each time you feel a kind of depression and lack of enthusiasm coming on.





Apart from the above-mentioned steps, it always helps to take it easy once in a way. Go for a swim, walk, movie or anything that will refresh you. You will be much peppier when you get back to work.





Maintaining deadlines can help you immensely too. If you have a project at hand, decide to finish it within a said time, say, two weeks, and then proceed ahead. You will find yourself much more productive this way. Most article marketers use this technique to write better.





Work in silence. You are not going to find it immensely helpful working in a congested place full of people. Find a nice, secluded corner and park yourself and your PC or laptop there and then continue working. Being free of distraction itself half frees you out of writers block.





Writers Block is something that happens to all of us writers. So never panic if you are currently suffering from it! Just follow the above-mentioned tips, take a deep breath, maintain a positive attitude and merrily type away! You will be free of it in no time at all!


- Aspasia

I was wondering does anybody have any good tips for Writers Block? I will admit that I have battled with depression since I was a child..though when I was younger I could write very freely.. Now that I’m 27..It seems that now I can’t write at all…My depression has changed very dramatically..I used to be able to read a book in one day, and now I can’t seem to focus enough to read. I will tell you that I am on Paxil..30mg…and sometimes I wonder if it has caused me to develop adult Add…I guess in the end ..I’m asking what a person with depression can do about a writers block problem..because I really do miss writing…Writing was always my love..
- Candice