Devour Music

Overcoming Writer's Block

The phenomenon of writer's block seems to be a common occurrence lately, and the more I put myself under high expectations, the worse it gets. It takes some time to accept that sometimes we need a break from our creative pursuits.

Here are some steps I take when faced with writer's block:

• Take a break
• Pick up an instrument, but not necessarily the one you're trying to write about (in this case, my guitar).
• Try something else entirely: take a walk, read a book, meditate, or engage in some physical activity.
• When I'm ready to come back, try approaching the task from a fresh perspective.

Signal Chain Used:

1. Guitar: Squier paranormal series Offset Telecaster
2. Pedals:
• TC electronic Poly Tune 3
• 29 Pedals Euna
• Electro Harmonix Pitch Fork
• Electronic Audio Experiments Limelight v2
• Earthquaker Devices Special Cranker
• Chase Bliss MOOD
• Walrus Audio Fable
• Bondi Squish As
• Chase Bliss GenLoss MKll
• Boss DD500
• Walrus Audio ACS1 in stereo (set to Vox amps, IRs by Bogren Audio)
• Neunaber Illumine
• EHX 22500
• Walrus Audio Canvas stereo DI
3. Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 8i6
4. Daw: Reaper