Writer’s Block is a Myth (And Here’s What’s Actually Stopping You)
And how to fix it for good.
Writer’s block isn’t real.
I know, I know…But hear me out.
You’re not out of ideas. You’re not “stuck.” The words didn’t just evaporate from your brain.
What’s actually happening? You’re focusing on the wrong thing.
Most writers sit down and think:
What should I write about today?
Wrong question.
Stop Guessing. Start Knowing.
Writing isn’t about staring at a blank page, waiting for divine inspiration to strike. It’s about solving a problem your audience already has.
What’s frustrating them daily?
What are they Googling at 2 AM?
What problem do they rant about but can’t fix?
If you know those answers, the content writes itself.
The Secret to Never Running Out of Ideas
Picture this: It’s the middle of the night, and your reader is wide awake, scrolling their phone.
They’re stressed about something. Confused. Searching for a fix.
There’s your article, perfectly addressing their struggles.
That’s how you win attention.
Your Next Step: Deliver the Solution
Forget about “writer’s block.”
Instead, ask: Who am I writing for, and what are they struggling with?
Go where your audience hangs out — Substack chats, comments on your content, social media, Google…
Read their complaints, questions, and struggles.
Write something that directly solves one of those problems.
Do this, and you’ll never wonder what to write again.
Because when you know your audience, you’ll always know what they need next.
Stay unplugged,
Yana
P.S. Here’s what I do to easily collect such data about my audience.
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I like that expression 😀 writing kills the overthinking. If it's not what you wanted to write you can edit.
Writers block is just over thinking.
It has a fancy name for writers.