How to Overcome Writer's Block
Posted: May 02, 2017
For those who write for a living, coming up with fresh new ideas can be a struggle at times. Writer's block is an all too common problem that can affect even the most experienced writers. Thinking outside the box and using these five tips can help writers overcome writer's block.
Kristen Pope, writer for The Write Life, shares how to overcome writer's block.
Staring at a blank page for hours on end, willing the words to come.
Most writers have faced this dreaded writing scenario from time to time: a case of writer’s block.
Even the most successful and prolific writers can suffer from a lack of words at times.
It seems like every writer has a few tricks up their sleeve to handle writer’s block. Some like to focus on outlining and
sketching out novel chapters while others prefer to use apps, calendars and spreadsheets to hit
daily word goals.
But sometimes it’s good to shake up your routine a bit in order to find new creative energy.
Try these tips if you find yourself with a case of the dreaded writer’s ailment.
1. Go to clown class
If you don’t have visions of red clown noses and funny wigs, you don’t have to literally go to clown school.
But trying an activity that is out of your comfort zone and normal routine is a great way to shake things up and find your creativity.
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