on Fiction University:

If you’ve been keeping up with current events, you probably feel mentally drained. And there’s nothing wrong with that. Everyone is going through a rough time at the moment. We’re all unsure of the future and what it holds, and let’s face it, that’s not a great state of mind to be in when you’re a writer.

Being creative is a great way to escape some of the stress and stay productive. But how do you do that in such a strange time? How do you get past creative blocks when that’s all there seems to be nowadays?

This article will go through some ways you can stay focused when it’s just so tempting to pick up your phone and constantly check updates and social media.