Writer's Block

[Dreek Lass]

So I am a writer, as well as an avid reader. I have been writing ever since I came out of my mother's womb. I think I came out with a pen in hand, scribbling my experiences in the womb down on a little notepad lol. I was always the one to get top marks in English as far as writing stories went, and I have just always had this affliction with words. I love them, and the way that they can make someone that you haven't even met feel.

But then there are times when I cannot find the correct words. Sometimes I experience a bit of a block, which is so frustrating because I love to tell a story, and when I have the picture clear in my head but the words to support that scene just will not come, I hate it.

I haven't come up with a full proof technique to get rid of my writer's block. Do you have any tips, or tricks that help you to get rid of your writer's block?

 

[MyDigitalpoint]

I'm another one aboard the same writer's block ship, and while I try to get rid of it by finding inspiration through a long walking time outside, this is not always possible.

What I found useful to find the correct words to write down when these seems to slip away from my mind, I look back at the advice that I found at OWL, the Purdue Online Writing Lab, which involve the following topics:

Other Strategies for Getting Over Writer's Block
Help in overcoming writer's block and a short series of exercises to get you writing.

- Begin in the Middle
- Talk Out the Paper
- Tape the Paper
- Change the Audience
- Play a Role

Full description on each of the above topics is available here, https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/567/02/

OWL is my favorite resource for all my writing needs

 

[Dreek Lass]

I'm another one aboard the same writer's block ship, and while I try to get rid of it by finding inspiration through a long walking time outside, this is not always possible.

What I found useful to find the correct words to write down when these seems to slip away from my mind, I look back at the advice that I found at OWL, the Purdue Online Writing Lab, which involve the following topics:



Full description on each of the above topics is available here, https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/567/02/

OWL is my favorite resource for all my writing needs

Hey Thank you do much for these tips and for the link x

I have done a few of the aforementioned in the past. When I was younger, I used to pretend that I was each character, and talk out loud in the comfort of my room, like I was talking to the other characters in my story, and then I would switch from character to character, speaking their lines. A lot of the time it just flowed and it was witty and the dialogue was just perfect.

But a lot of the time it is not the dialogue that is the problem. The problem is usually the narration part. The explaining part. Sometimes it flows and I can find very creative and innovative ways to describe the simplest of things Other times I cannot describe even the simplest of things. Very frustrating. But I am going to give the link that you suggested a gander. Thanks again

What has your experience been with the above writer's block tips? Which tip was the most successful for you?

 

[Nomad]

I don't have it, I never experience it. Sometimes I am not in a mood to write, and sometimes even when I want to write words do not flow. In situations like this, I started reading my older works and lo and behold, I get a spark. Sometimes I go for a walk and when I come back I would be full of ideas.

 

[Lolita]

Writer’s block hits when I overthink or pressure myself. I overcome it by freewriting, changing my environment, or taking a break. Sometimes, reading or talking to someone sparks ideas. Letting go of perfection helps words flow again.