Writer's block... Dictionary.com defines this odd condition as "a usually temporary condition in which a writer finds it impossible to proceed with the writing of a novel, play, or other work." The causes of this phenomena are many and the resulting effect is characteristically difficult to shake off. Despite this there are ways to remove writer's block partially if not fully.
A few simple methods are simply:
1. Force yourself to write. Sit down and don't allow yourself to do anything til you produce some writing.
2. Go read a book. Reading books that you enjoy and reading books that are relevant to the subject you are writing about can give you inspiration and get your creative thoughts flowing again.
3. Take a break. Go for a walk, jog, exercise swim, bike ride, etc. Breaks allow your conscious mind to rest while your subconscious mind works at the problem. Sometimes producing the eureka effect in which you seemed to have randomly come up with a solution to a problem (or in this case writing you work).
4. Write down every thought you have (no matter what the thought might be). Such things can be used later in your writing and if they are not written down upon the moment of thinking them they tend to slip away and become difficult to remember - if at all possible.
5. Attend a writing class or workshop. Regardless of whether or not you have writer's block, a writing class puts you in a position of having to produce work. This demand forces your creative mind to work and inevitably produce content regardless of the quality (quality not being important because writing workshops are meant to improve the quality of the work you produce).
6. Keep a journal. Write down what happens in your life, thoughts, and your dreams (dreams tending to be the most useful and inspiration-inducing). These events can: be used later in your writing, give you an assuring writing project each day, or at the very least used to refer back to so that you may be able to determine the cause of your writer's block. Make sure to note that day if you could produce any content or not.
7. Practice in other creative hobbies. If your stuck in writing working on another creativity-required hobby can get your mind running and primed for when you are able to sit down at the writing desk.
8. Remove clutter from your room. Make sure that your writing space and your sleeping space are clear of any junk and random messes (as opposed to an organized mess for those who know what I'm talking about). This is almost always a cause of writer's block and you could be amazed at the difference of just simply sprucing up.
9. If you can't work on your project directly, than work on it indirectly. If you have trouble producing content than try: outlining, word association, flash cards, sticky notes, writing prompts and so on. This almost always gives you somewhere to start writing content.
There are many ways to break writer's block. Here are just a few methods for doing so.
For more methods on breaking writer's block visit www.writersde-block.blogspot.com or visit your local library and inquire about any writing workshops.
By Michael Salerno
A few simple methods are simply:
1. Force yourself to write. Sit down and don't allow yourself to do anything til you produce some writing.
2. Go read a book. Reading books that you enjoy and reading books that are relevant to the subject you are writing about can give you inspiration and get your creative thoughts flowing again.
3. Take a break. Go for a walk, jog, exercise swim, bike ride, etc. Breaks allow your conscious mind to rest while your subconscious mind works at the problem. Sometimes producing the eureka effect in which you seemed to have randomly come up with a solution to a problem (or in this case writing you work).
4. Write down every thought you have (no matter what the thought might be). Such things can be used later in your writing and if they are not written down upon the moment of thinking them they tend to slip away and become difficult to remember - if at all possible.
5. Attend a writing class or workshop. Regardless of whether or not you have writer's block, a writing class puts you in a position of having to produce work. This demand forces your creative mind to work and inevitably produce content regardless of the quality (quality not being important because writing workshops are meant to improve the quality of the work you produce).
6. Keep a journal. Write down what happens in your life, thoughts, and your dreams (dreams tending to be the most useful and inspiration-inducing). These events can: be used later in your writing, give you an assuring writing project each day, or at the very least used to refer back to so that you may be able to determine the cause of your writer's block. Make sure to note that day if you could produce any content or not.
7. Practice in other creative hobbies. If your stuck in writing working on another creativity-required hobby can get your mind running and primed for when you are able to sit down at the writing desk.
8. Remove clutter from your room. Make sure that your writing space and your sleeping space are clear of any junk and random messes (as opposed to an organized mess for those who know what I'm talking about). This is almost always a cause of writer's block and you could be amazed at the difference of just simply sprucing up.
9. If you can't work on your project directly, than work on it indirectly. If you have trouble producing content than try: outlining, word association, flash cards, sticky notes, writing prompts and so on. This almost always gives you somewhere to start writing content.
There are many ways to break writer's block. Here are just a few methods for doing so.
For more methods on breaking writer's block visit www.writersde-block.blogspot.com or visit your local library and inquire about any writing workshops.
By Michael Salerno
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