Getting Rid of Writer's Block

            We’ve all faced it at some point or another…

             That blank page or screen. The horrible feeling of nothing, no ideas, no plans, no brilliant schemes, nothing. It’s all blank.

       Yep, I’m talking about the awful monster called Writer’s Block that all writers dread. It creeps up on you and sucks all inspiration and motivation out of you like a vampire… or a mosquito. 

      One moment things are great! You’re in front of your laptop happily typing away, the story enthralling you in its complex plots, and the next moment you’re staring at that blinking cursor, your mind totally empty.

         I’m sure by now you’ve probably experienced this, maybe you’re even struggling with it still!

Well, I’m here to help, here are eight ways to get over Writer’s Block:

1.      Take a break! Yep. That is my first go-to when I suddenly am lacking inspiration or motivation (besides forcing myself to write, call this plan B). Sometimes you simply need a break from writing. Go for a walk, read a book, bake cookies, and let your mind rest.

2.      Go on Pinterest. Ah, what did I do before I got Pinterest this year? That app is literally a life-saver, with prompts, aesthetics, and quotes that are sure to get your creative juices flowing again!

 

3.      Read a book. I know I sort of said this in #1, but it is SO IMPORTANT. Books are literally food for the brain (not fish, that’s not the brain food, your parents lied! :P). Go stock up on settings, plotlines, and character traits.

4.      Do other activities/pursue other passions. Did you know that there is a whole world out there? With… OTHER TALENTS BESIDES WRITING?!?!?!?! *gasps* I know! It’s shocking. But seriously, go learn a new skill or craft! As a multi-passionate person, I like other things besides writing, such as singing, music, art, service projects, photography, and nature. So go learn to sew or learn how to bake a chocolate coffee cake!

5.      Write a post about how to get over Writer’s Block. That is, if your block is what to write as a blog post. *Cough* Totally not why I’m writing this…

6.      Speaking of blog posts, go read blog posts like this one on how to get over Writer’s Block, or watch YouTube videos about it! And even other blog posts/videos on the writing craft can help a lot.

7.      Write a short story. Short stories are so fun, not to mention relatively easy to write, because they usually have one theme and mood that helps lead up to the plot twist or ending. Not to mention it can generate ideas for your WIP.

8.      Consider giving up. DUDE, I KNOW. That is one of the worst things to tell a writer to do, but sometimes it’s a measure that must be taken. If your story simply won’t come, maybe it’s time to move on. Read a great article on that here: Is it Okay to Give Up?

That's it! I hope it helps.

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      I said I would post on Thursday, and now it’s pretty apparent that I lied. Oops. I was in the process of getting my new laptop, since my old one was acting up.

 

 

Are you or have you struggled with Writer's Block?

What has helped you get out of the slump?

Happy Writing,