27 Thoughts Odyssey Writers Have When Trying To Overcome Writer's Block | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

27 Thoughts Odyssey Writers Have When Trying To Overcome Writer's Block

You'll look at a leaf and wonder if you can write an article about it.

8
27 Thoughts Odyssey Writers Have When Trying To Overcome Writer's Block

When I first saw that my university was starting its own chapter of Odyssey, I could not wait to sign up. I have always loved writing and I knew that Odyssey would be a great outlet for me to express myself and hopefully bring interesting content to others. Scrolling through Facebook, I constantly see people sharing Odyssey articles that are witty, eye-opening, and relatable.

What you may not realize is that there are thousands of articles that you will never see shared on Facebook because they just didn't make the cut of being popular. It does not mean that the writer of those articles weren't talented or that their subjects were boring. Sometimes an article just simply doesn't have the spark it needs to go viral. A lot of that is due to the fact that Odyssey writers have to write an article each week, while still keeping up with their other school work. It can be extremely difficult to come up with new content each week and once you've been a writer for a few months, you're bound to experience some difficulty thinking of a topic for your writing. Dedicated to my fellow Odyssey writers, here are 27 thoughts you have when trying to overcome Odyssey writer's block.

1. Wait My Last Article Just Went Live And Now I Have To Write Another?

2. OK, Time To Brainstorm.


3. What Is A Topic That Is Relatable, Yet Entertaining?


4. Or Should I Write Something More Deep.

5. No, I'm Not In The Mindset To Get Really Passionate.


6. But Sometimes I Feel Lazy When I Do A List.


7. But Everyone Loves A Good Witty List, Right?

8. Maybe, I'll Write An Article Just About Students At My School.


9. But I Feel Like So Many Of Those Have Been Done.


10. You Know What, I Have Two Days To Think Of Something, I'll Let It Come To Me With Time.

11. This Class Is Boring. I'm Going To Think About What My Article Topic Should Be.


12. "Thoughts You Have When Bored In Class." Eh, Too Basic.


13. I'll Get Food And Brainstorm.

14. "Thoughts You Have When In Line For Food." Eh, So Obvious.


15. Oh No, My Article Is Due Tomorrow Morning.


16. I Have Got To Get It Done Right Now.

17. I'll Ask My Roommates For Help.


18. Well, Talking About "The Bachelor" For 15 Minutes Did Not Help Me.


19. Alright Sitting Down And Getting To Work!

20. Come On, What Is Going On In The World Today?


21. Hmmm, That Topic Could Work.


22. Relatable, But Not Too Predictable.


23. Alright! The Creative Juices Are Flowing!


24. Let's Put Some Witty GIFS In There To Really Shake It Up.


25. Submit! Another One In The Books.

26. Now I Will Just Wait Until It Goes Live And I Become Famous.


27. Oh And Also Get That $20 I'm Already Planning To Get Domino's With.


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over
reference.com

To those who celebrate, you just spent an entire day cooking an elaborate meal with all of your favorite foods. You probably ate your body weight in pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes. What happens now? Oh yea, Christmas. It’s time to take out all of the decorations and Christmas themed things that have been sitting in the attic since last year; it’s time to make a reappearance. So, here are 10 things that happen the second Thanksgiving is over.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

2879
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1731
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

200987
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

21400
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments