These are just a few things I do to overcome writer’s block:
-I read 2 pages about three or four different books–usually books that I already know & love.
-I interview myself. I know it sounds dumb. But I ask myself questions about what I’m trying to say or where I’m hoping this paragraph will go. Etc. It works. 🙂
-I walk or workout or make a phone call or something that gets me away from my laptop. For me, sometimes writer’s block is simply “me” going stir crazy.
-I read lots of magazines. The content in magazines is short and punchy, so it’s a great way to get some quick inspiration on how to better communicate an idea or thought or story. I think all writers should be magazine readers! NOT just blog readers. Magazines have good editors. Usually anyway.
-I keep Anne Lamott’s “Bird by Bird” with me all the time. If you’re a writer and haven’t ready “Bird by Bird,” do yourself a favor and read it! Best advice: Give yourself the freedom to write shitty first drafts. BRILLIANT!
-If I’m trying to explain a scene or paint a particular picture, and I’m struggling to get it right, I will sometimes get up and act out the scene. Using physical motion along with words will often trigger one’s imagination.
OK, just a few of the things that I do. Certainly nothing too crazy.
Have any ideas of your own?
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so…..like, you knew i needed this post or sumpin?
thank you.
Reading always helps.
Also, I listen to music that has lyrics that match what is going on in the story.
I’ve never imagined myself writing beyond the standard article-length … so I have ZERO tips on writer’s block.
There was one time I had trouble with an article and ordering Chinese food cured it. My fortune said: “You are competent, capable and creative. Prove it.”
Closest thing to a kick in the pants from God I’ve ever received.
I just finished the book, “How to have Kick-Ass ideas” by Chris Barez Brown. The author suggested some invaluable insight into getting the creative juices flowing in a variety of ways including emotionally, physically, spiritually and mentally. I highly suggest the book.
I will book up Anne Lamott’s book tomorrow, thanks for the suggestion! She wrote Grace(Eventually) right?
yeah great tips
i 100% need it today.
Thank my man.
Please film and post the next time you act out a scene. That will give me something funny to write about, thereby solving my writer’s block as well.
I like to step away from my computer, go downstairs and make a nice cup of tea.
I return refreshed and excited to sip my sweet treat and write great content!
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Bird by Bird — best book on writing ever! The chapter on giving yourself permission to write a sh***y first draft was a life-changer for me.
Awesome thank you for this post. Ive never thought of myself as a writer but I enjoy doing it and get severely frustrated when I hit a wall. This will help tremendously.