I sat down only to stare at a blank piece of paper. No words were coming to my mind even though I had the desire to be writing. There were no words to describe my frustration at not being able to get anything on the paper. It was almost as if the whiteness was laughing at me; mocking me by pointing out that it was still empty.
The pen in my hand felt like a lead weight as I wrestled with my own creativity. Suddenly, as if someone had switched on a light, the idea of writing about my block seemed to be a great one.
Ink began flowing from the pen as different ideas seem to escape from the mind. I felt as fluid as the ink itself as to page started to fill up. The relief I felt was almost palpable as I watched the white paper become covered in black ink that was making up the words of my piece.
Before today, I would never have thought that blankness could end up as a positive piece of work. As I finished, I debated the very existence of writers block. Maybe I was destined to write this today?
Written for Sunday photo fiction
What a clever idea, and a great take on the prompt. I’d guess that all of us reading this have been there, where the ideas just won’t come!
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I have to admit that is exactly what happened to me when I saw the picture of the pen! Thanks for reading.
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I really like that. Writer’s block story from a writer’s block.
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I find the pen can be a great friend, but a blank page can be a great enemy š Thanks for reading and hosting.
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You’re welcome š Sometimes that page is there taunting you. Daring you to do something.
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“Great story — I’ve been there to. When the words return, the feeling is pure joy,” she replied.
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I think we have all been there! Thanks for reading.
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Excellent piece, Angie, summing up the anxiety we all feel sometimes, wondering if we will ever write another word.
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Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed it!
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Neat story Angie, about something many of us can relate to. I think writing anything, is sometimes the key, like in your piece, writing about the writers block. Great job.
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Thanks for reading, glad you could relate.
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Indeed you’re destined to write.
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I sure hope so! Thanks for reading!
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Great writing! I enjoyed it a lot. It inspired me to write about my own fears when facing a blank page (pingback on Sunday Photo Fiction). š
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Glad it inspired you! Thanks for reading.
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Great piece! Creative way to deal with WB. If you suffer from it again, you can try describing something in the room to warm you up, so to speak. š
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I really like that idea š I will probably give that a go! Thanks for reading.
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No problem. š
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