Or that you lack a deadline.

Writer’s block serves as a warning that you’re running low on inspiration. But rather than recharge our minds through reading great literature and studying research, we’d rather short-circuit our brains so we can continue running on empty.
Writer’s Block Didn’t Exist Until the 1800s — Americans Invented It
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Or that you lack a deadline. Journalists don't need "inspiration" to write. Those who do lose their jobs; they can't survive in the profession.
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Written by Janice Harayda9.2K Followers
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Critic, novelist, award-winning journalist. Former book editor of the Plain Dealer and book columnist for Glamour. Words in NYT, WSJ, and other major media.
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