Bernardine Evaristo on the Illusion of Writer's Block | Literary Hub

How do you tackle writers block? I don't believe in writer's block. If there's a problem with getting words on the page, it needs to be investigated. I think that the act of naming it as this thing called "writer's block" actually exacerbates the problem and makes the writer feel powerless and the issue insurmountable. What's really going on? Lack of confidence? (Most likely). Lack of skills and understanding of the importance of structure when it comes to writing a novel or of form when it comes to poetry? Lack of informed constructive feedback? Lack of commitment or patience? Does the writer read books in their chosen genre, which is creative writing 101? And so on.