The Daily Battle: Overcoming Writer’s Block as an Artist

The Daily Grind: Battling the Blank Page Blues

Writer’s block is a phrase I didn’t even know existed until I experienced it for the first

time in 2023. I had locked myself in my room for three days, determined to write a

commercial Bollywood track. I kept pushing and pressuring myself, expecting lyrics to

flow like they always had when I wrote rap. But this time, nothing felt right. Every verse I

wrote seemed hollow. The pressure to create something specific completely shut down

my creativity.

That period was frustrating and emotionally humbling. It gave me a much-needed reality

check. I had often questioned the penmanship of big names in the music industry —

wondering how hard it could be to write a simple Bollywood hit. But now, I realized how

much craft, instinct, and subtlety goes into making something "simple" work. It also

made me appreciate the complexity and effort that goes into producing a hit, no matter

how "easy" it might seem from the outside.

When I spoke to my mentor about it, he introduced me to the term “writer’s block.” That

moment changed everything. He told me, “The more you pressure yourself into writing

something specific, the more your mind resists it. Let it flow naturally.”

Taking that advice to heart, I stopped trying to write a commercial song and instead

began channeling my raw emotions. I imagined myself in a romantic scenario — a

fictional connection with a girl — and started giving validity to my imagination. That’s

when the lyrics began to appear. It taught me that inspiration doesn’t always come from

discipline alone, but from emotional honesty and freedom.

To me, writer’s block is like holding your breath underwater. If you try to control it, you

panic and fail. But if you trick your mind into believing you're a pro swimmer, you stay

calm and hold your breath longer than expected. The same applies to creativity. The

more you panic, the harder it gets to breathe — or in this case, write.

Writer’s block for me is often triggered by pressure or a lack of imagination. But I’ve also

learned that sometimes, when you don’t feel like writing — don’t. Instead, feed your

mind. Watch a film. Listen to a story. Let your subconscious brew something new.

Because writing isn’t just about producing — it’s about perceiving.

And eventually, the words will return — clearer, stronger, and more truthful than before.