Deadly Writer's Block.

As far as poetry goes, it comes with inspiration. I dont know what you think about it, but for me it is a moment in time, a poetic lapse into vagueness, that inspires me. For me writer's block is not a problem for a poet. It is not the block, but the lack of energy. Because poetry is energy. If you are not writing poetry for a living, then the best way is to let it go. After all, it is a way of expressing the emotions that you can't hold back. When they come, you would again be versing. Till then, relive your poetry.

It could be that you are being too critical of your own work. I know where you are coming from on this one. I've written poetry and torn it up because I thought it was rubbish and then I open an old notebook and find other stuff that is really bad and I've kept it. Maybe it's a phase you are in. Keeping writing whatever comes out. As long as you keep writing it down, the block will lift.

Is it possible to have writer's block all of your life? lol. It sure feels that way to me. I've always had difficulty writing down my thoughts and the idea gets all messed up in the process. They say that writing about a common object for practice is helpful. I can't say that it has worked for me though.

Writing responses at myLot may not inspire you to poetry but it will help you to get used to expressing yourself and writing about your life experiences and giving your opinions, so it could indirectly lead you back into poetry. I used to write poetry and have had some published in the past. I now write articles, reviews and website content. I post a lot at myLot of course. I do find it helpful to keep expressing myself in writing.

You know what's funny is that. Sometimes, when I try to write something new to add to my collection I end up thinking about someone else's material that I've already read. I think that's where writer's block comes from. You have so many other thoughts about other things that you can't come up with anything new yourself.

as a writer you'll have to write from experience, whatever you write, fiction or non-fiction it doesn't matter. With poetry it's about feelings. When you're experiencing some strong emotion, you will find it easyer to write. I'm not saying you'll have to go looking for some strong emotions. Sometimes opening yourself for someone elses experiences is enough to get you writing. So reading otherones work can get you inspired, or also watching a movie or just a story from a friend. As a writer it's important that you don't lock yourself up, but open up yourself untill you feel you can't take anymore and then write it all down. just let it go. It's afterwards when the thinking comes, when you'll have to clean up what you just wrote. Important is: it doesn't have to be perfect from the first time, you can work on it. So when you feal it's not good enough, then keep it for later and work on it. oh well, good luck with it. :)