Writer's block is a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author loses
the ability to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown. The condition
ranges in difficulty from coming up with original ideas to being unable to produce a
work for years. We have source out possible ways to deal with writers block. The
following six ideas might work for you. Try them.
Step away from whatever you're writing and do anything that's creative. Paint pictures, write
poetry, design images in Photoshop, make a scrapbook or collage, or if you're masculine, build
something in the garage. Work on another creative project for a few hours or days and then go
back to writing.
Do freewriting. Spend 15 minutes or more a day writing whatever comes off the top of your
head. Ignore punctuation. Just write freely. Allow it to be totally random. You might change
subjects many times. You might mix fiction with journaling or vent frustrations. The process
trains your brain to tap into the words inside your head and gives them a place to live on your
computer screen or journal.
Eliminate distractions. Turn off the phone and unplug from the internet. Clean up your work
space. A cluttered desk puts the mind in a state of confusion. Carve out some time in your
schedule just for writing — at least 3 to 4 hours. Giving yourself time and space to be in solitude
is important to staying focused.
Write early in the morning. When you first wake up, your brain is still in Theta mode, the
brainwave pattern that your mind is in when you dream.
Write while you sleep. Your subconscious mind is always problem solving, even when you're
sleeping. Sometimes when I'm stuck on a chapter I'll write for 15-30 minutes prior to bedtime.
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