Dry Spell

by Natalie Wilson
27th June 2013

Hi Guys,

I was just wondering how many of my fellow writer's find themselves going through a serious dry patch when it comes to their writing world. Myself personally, haven't so much as picked up a pen or typed, well anything in months. How many of you have experienced a lack of inspiration?

I have had a hectic few months with family illness, work and holidays so my dreams of being a writer have completely slipped from thought. As hard as I might I just can't seem to get my pen to paper....

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Hey Natalie,

My little brother died at the beginning of last year through drugs and I didn't write anything for ages up until now, I promise it will come back. I don't think you need to worry or force it out.

Good luck!!

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Robbie
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Robbie Stratford
27/06/2013

I had a dry spot that lasted more than a year, thankfully an idea popped into my head that just broke right through the dryness.

I'm sorry you've had problems with family illness but keep trying and I'm sure the righting bug will bite you once again.

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Andrew Atkinson
27/06/2013

I am in a dry spot... I am supposed to be typing up my work but just cant seem to do it

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