Have you ever suffered from writer’s block?
Here are 5 ways to cure this debilitating affliction. One of them should work for you:
1. Don’t Write
I know that sounds obvious and cynical, but there is nothing more demoralizing than sitting there, staring at a blank page or a blinking cursor. Blinking, blinking, blinking…it’s mindless isn’t it?
If you don’t have anything to write then don’t waste your time! Writers block is a mindset…
Try one of the following tips to find the muse:
2. Read Something You’ve Already Written
If you are new to writing you might not have much to reread, but I seriously doubt anyone would land on this post without having written something.
Whether its fiction, poetry, a love letter or a FaceBook post, go find something you’ve written in the past and while reading it, attempt to put yourself in the same headspace you were when you wrote it.
Feel the emotions which pulsed through your mind and body at that time. Think about the circumstances in your life then, because you were writing with ease then.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably cringe at what you read, so you’ll want to edit it.
Overcome writer’s block by going into editing mode…
3. Edit Existing Work
I hate to tell you this, but your content still needs some attention.
Rarely can anyone get every aspect of flow, timing, grammar, person and rhetoric all correct the first time. Any writer prospers from both a serious self-edit and a second, third and fourth opinion.
Be brutal. In this day of cut and paste, it’s easy to ‘save as’ and go for it.
I’ve sometimes been inspired when editing because a recent piece of research can actually enhance or replace the older content. Slash that bit, add the more appropriate bit, and suddenly a clunky page comes together nicely.
It’s magic when it happens.
4. Do Anything Other Than Write
Nature is magic so get outside! More specifically try to spend s few hours near moving water or in a dense forest.
If you can’t get close to real nature then find a city park or zoo. Go breathe some fresh air and don’t think about anything related to writing.
Writer’s block is simply a blank mind often caused by too much thinking.
Go expeience the world, whether it’s a weekend away or taking the dog for a longer walk than usual. Invest some time in the yard or with the family and give no thought to the plot or characters or research.
Another great way to spend this non-writing time is to read. Reading can be a superb motivator, so pick up your favorite book and immerse yourself in it. Leave the pen and laptop behind if they are not speaking to you.
Sit back and enjoy someone else’s muse.
5. Respect The Muse
The muse can a very fickle companion. There are many reasons why its presence varies. It’s impossible to create a masterpiece on demand, so accept the gifts when they come to you and be thankful.
Writer’s block is not a block, it is a time for self-assesment and review. Curing it is simply a mattter of time. When the muse’s gifts cease for a period of time, be thankful for when you did receive them.
They will return more quickly that way…
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