Why am I Not Writing?
Not winning the battle against writer’s block
I wanted to write today because I haven’t written in a few weeks. Maybe it has been months.
I will throw this up on Medium, not in any publication. If it gets no views, then so be it. I’m writing this more for myself. But maybe you would like to share in my angst. If so, keep reading.
It is just rambling, expressing my frustration at having not written in a while.
I am trying to figure out what is preventing me. I have plenty of time and no real obstacles to overcome. It’s just a malaise.
I have been a writer for more than 30 years. I had a long career as a journalist. I am used to cranking 500 words on any subject in less than an hour.
I don’t have any issues with impostor syndrome. I am confident in my writing ability. Belief is not the issue.
It could be the absence of structure and deadline. As much as ADHD people don’t like structure, it is good for them, and they need it to succeed. I used to love deadline pressure. I thrived in a high-pressure, quick-deadline situation that was almost chaotic.
There is an adrenaline rush that shoots dopamine through your veins, and that gets addictive.
