Writer’s Block

Writer’s block is something we all face at some point. What do you do to help combat this horrible writing problem? To be honest when thinking about what to write in this blog today I’ve had some writers block. In fact, time restrictions to actually finding time to write lately has been difficult. But even when I’m not writing, I’m thinking about how much I want to write and what to write about.

It seems as though even today when I’m finding time to write this blog amongst the chaos of my day, that I am having trouble knowing what to write. That just seems to be how it goes in the midst of everyday life though. When we are busy with other things aside from writing, sometimes we just want so bad to find that time to write. But when you finally sit down the words won’t come as easily as when you were doing everything but writing.

What a vicious circle our Author minds are stuck in. Granted, I don’t always get writers block but it being one of those days, I thought ‘hey, what a great day to write about not being able to think of something to write about’ lol. Sounds a little crazy I know but I will share with you some ways I normally get over writers block, in hopes that it will help both you and I.

*****I did talk about writer’s block a bit in my post called inspiration as well if you’re interested in a little more on how to find the inspiration to help you through it.****

• Well today I was able to take my problem and turn it into something to write about in my blog. Obviously that will not always work.
• Other times I literally just keep writing even if it’s not really that much and I sit staring at a blank screen for awhile, I get something on the page. As I’m sure most of you understand there are times when it’s like partial writers block. Meaning you know what you need to write, but the execution of what you want to write is the issue.
• Then there’s, internet distractions, where I spend time looking up other writing articles as far as some informational stuff, or do research on something I plan to add later in the story (if I know what I’m going to add that is), or even look up some agents for the next step of sending out manuscripts when I finally get to that point.
• Or I’ll write something else, if I am capable of unblocking enough writers block so I can think of a short story idea or something.
• Finally, there is the ultimate cure for writer’s block for me anyways, and that is the complete opposite. If you are pushing your brain that hard to figure out what to write or how to write it then you probably just need a break. Do something else to take your mind off of forcing yourself to write because you should never force it, if you do you’re not enjoying it. That in turn will create a bad product of your writing. Instead, go for a walk, spend some time with family, or do whatever you do to relax and take your mind off of things. Disconnect for a bit and clear your mind of all things writing. You never know, you just might find inspiration in an unexpected way when you take time to have some fun or relax.
• Having a conversation with someone about your writing could even jump start that creative spark in your brain. Or even a conversation about nothing in particular, just talking. I can’t even count how many times I’ve had inspiration and knew exactly what to write just talking to my husband about nothing to do with writing but it sparked an idea. In fact he’s the one who inspired me to write this post. I told him that I had writers block today and couldn’t come up with anything, we talked for a bit and he’s like well why don’t you write about that. It’s as simple as that.
• Then obviously if you are on a deadline, then what are you doing reading this blog?! You should be writing lol. Just kidding, I mean yes you should be writing but hopefully I’ve inspired you to make that writers block shrink just enough to get what you need done…and if not I have many other blog posts on here, so hopefully one of them will help in some way to meet your writing deadline.
  

We all get over writers block in one way or another at some point. What helps you get over it? Feel free to leave it in the comments. I think I am free of it after writing about it for a bit here but we will find out soon… Who ever thought writing about writers block may just cure writers block lol.

Just remember when you are struggling to write that page, chapter, novel, story, blog or whatever, that you are not alone. Many writers go through it, even the great ones. It will pass and you will be back to writing in no time. You can write, you just have to believe that you can and trust yourself to know what to write when the time comes.

Thank you for reading my blog….Until Next Time…JUST KEEP WRITING.

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