Writer's Block is Not a Problem to Us, Only a Lack of Time
Or timewasting by aggressive militants who try to silence us
Wikipedia has a short and neat definition for the phenomenon: "Writer's block is a non-medical condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author is either unable to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown."
For us, this is very seldom a problem because we sit on a large pile of material, including some whistleblowers' leaks. We try to publish everything at the "right time" and the correct pace for maximal impact and increased relevance, based on order of publication and current events. This is perfectly normal and most journalists would candidly say they time their articles for outcomes, not necessarily publishing as soon as possible (or as soon as some new information becomes available to them).
Wikipedia says: "Writer's block has various degrees of severity, from difficulty in coming up with original ideas to being unable to produce work for years. This condition is not solely measured by time passing without writing; it is measured by time passing without productivity in the task at hand. Writer's block has been an acknowledged problem throughout recorded history and many experience it."
Thankfully we have no such issue; Daily Links, for instance, provide an ample range of topics that we can cover. It's just a matter of prioritisation.
People who experience writer's block very often find it depressing (it feels unproductive) and sometimes come to the conclusion that perhaps writing isn't for them. Or maybe they need to get out more or talk to more people (to come up with creative insights, shared thoughts). █
Image source: Painting by Leonid Pasternak (1862-1945)
