THE PROBLEM: Writer's block
The Problem(s):
Writer’s block caused by subject matter burnout. The solution is…
Writer’s block caused by I know all there is to know about this stuff but my dumbass brain won’t spit it out syndrome. (COMING SOON).
The problem: subject matter burnout
In other words…
I’m tired of writing about this one particular talking point that will only represent a small portion of what will ultimately be a very long piece.
The solution:
Hillary Rettig says…
…use a visualization tool I call the \"writercopter,\" a mental helicopter that can transport you to any place in your piece. The moment you feel you've taken a particular patch of writing as far as you can, hop onto your copter and take it to another section that looks enticing. Work there until you run dry, and then reboard and hop to another part.