Is Writing Block a Myth? What Possible Strategies Required to Beat it?

Abstract

Previous studies and research findings show that there are a number of diverse factors that contribute to Writer’s Block that may occur any time. This study aims to investigate the real and main causes of such a problem and find the possible and effective solutions for it. The question to be highlighted here is whether writers really suffer from a block while writing, and to what extent this could be named phenomenon? The researchers have found that this block could be due to lack of motivation, psychological reasons, anxiety, fear of criticism, or cognitive issues. Explanations, discussions, and recommendations will be discussed deeply and in detail throughout this study.