How to overcome writer's block How to overcome writer's block Not being able to generate a creative idea or to even put words on a blank page is disconcerting for any writer.
Writers block can happen at any time in a writing career.
How it starts is open to many interpretations but there are several factors that can trigger writers block. High stress levels can render a writer incapable of generating fresh and new material. The pain of chronic illness or the transitory symptoms of a more common illness can push creativity back into a dark corner. Medications can dull the overall ability to function at a peak level so it goes without saying that they would affect the portions of the brain where the creative spark resides. The first step in overcoming writers block is to analyze what may be causing it.