Writer's Block -- Is There Such A Thing?

There are many who claim that writer's block is a certain thing, that every writer at some point experiences it. I'm not convinced. If defined as a writer's inability to write, temporarily or not, or as the words won't come, I suspect there is no such thing. What I do believe is that a writer can become dissatisfied what he has written, but to think of this as a "block" is the wrong way to think. He may be at an impasse, but one he chooses, that he is comfortable with. For  example, in deciding to take a break from writing, he may pause at what he considers to be a high point. Doing this can make getting back to the story easier. He may find fault with the words he has chosen, because they interrupt the flow of the story. He may find better ways to express himself, to keep his story on track. I do believe a writer may experience trouble with his story. But the term Writer's Block, I feel, is a misplaced term. 

If you're finding it difficult to get started with the story you wish to write, you may want to write the ending first, or at least have the ending in mind. I have come to believe the beginning of the story should support how it ends, that doing so makes writing easier. And writing should be a pleasure, not a burden. Another thing you can try is to write a good lead-in to your story, weather it be one or two paragraphs. By this I mean a paragraph putting yourself in the mind of the reader, enabling you to say "Yes, this is worth continuing." If you get stuck, or you need a re-start to your story, you might read over what you've written. It could give you a fresh perspective. Whatever you you do, when you strike a blank -- a wall -- in your story, don't jump right away into thinking you're a victim of writer's block, when all you may be experiencing is a creative pause. This may indeed serve you well.