There are those times when I just can’t write. I may even have great ideas in my head but they get stuck like the glue bottle with the big glue booger in it that won’t come out.
Reasons why I can’t write:
- My head is too full
- My head is empty
- My life is too busy to stop and write
- Not enough sleep
Ways to get myself started again:
- Sleep (sometimes it’s not going to happen)
- Wait until everything calms down
- Squeeze in my writing anywhere I can – Evernote app is great for this
- Read books, watch inspiring movies and TV, read manga (I think of it as recharging my writing batteries)
- Get some time alone
Sometimes these still don’t work. What do you do?
Kate Policani 
Kate, unless there is something urgent – urgently calling to be done, or someone who needs me right now, I just try to write anyway, despite feeling like I can’t. This might be likened to snipping off the narrow end of the glue bottle!
This may not be helpful; I’m just returning to old advice: write anyway! It’s hard to believe that someone as disciplined, prolific, and productive as you has these moments, but you obviously do.
I talk to the Lord, listen to fabulous music (for me these are incredibly helpful).
Blessings to you, young Mother!!
Maria
I’ll get to where you are eventually and I’ll miss the days when I was so busy. Blessings to you too!
Have a good week, Kate!
I hate days like this! It’s hard enough to find time to write and then to sit down and just stare at my computer screen is torture! I usually end up editing instead. Or I go read. Sleep does work wonders!
Editing is a good go-to also when you can’t squeeze out any new content. Good one!