Stuck? Discover Your Writer's Block Type
Evidence-based strategies for the 5 types of writer's block.
The 5 Types of Writer's Block
Research has identified five distinct types, each with different causes and solutions. Understanding your type is the first step to overcoming it.
Exhaustion, stress, or illness is draining your creative resources. Your brain literally lacks the energy to write. This is the most common type.
You can write, you just don't want to. The motivation isn't there.
Perfectionism or fear of judgment stops you from getting words down.
You lack the systems and routines that make writing possible.
You know what to say but can't find the right words.
Most Helpful for Blocked Writers
Readers spend 9+ minutes with these guides. Start here to find your path forward.
How to Diagnose Your Writer's Block Type
A systematic framework for identifying which block type is holding you back, with diagnostic questions and targeted strategies.
The 8-Session Recovery Protocol
A structured program to rebuild your writing practice.
Working Memory and Writing
The cognitive science behind why your brain gets stuck.
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