Those times when writing is terrible

Those times when writing is terrible

This is one of those weeks when writing seems terrible. None of the ideas are good and none of the words want to fit together.

I try not to get overly bothered when I hit one of these patches but it is deliberate work I have to do not to get discouraged and throw my hands up.

What is challenging about it is finding the right (write?) balance between relaxing and not beating myself up but also keeping at it at least in some way. I think that latter bit is important—the staying active—so as not to end up feeling like I am starting from scratch whenever the mood lifts and I am excited about writing again.

What isnot helpful is advice or encouragement. That all feels fake (even if well-intentioned) to me. It kind of makes things worse, as it often comes across as "It's not a big deal, you can get through it." Yeah, thanks—I know that. The question is how, and the answer to that question is mine alone to sort out.

TBH I think it mostly comes down to the only way out being through.