As a writer, have you ever experienced writer’s block? I haven’t yet, thank goodness. But if I ever do I would do these things right away.
- Take a long walk outside in good weather or on my treadmill or elliptical machines.
- Make a cup of spiced tea and eat a low carb and low sugar cookie.
- Listen to some upbeat or my favorite kind of music and sing along.
- Eat a square of 86% dark chocolate (yum!) I really don’t need an excuse to eat one though.
- Take a nap
- Write in some form every day.
- Do deep breathing exercises or stretching to relax.
I find if I do these things my muse begins to work overtime! All I need in order to work on a story is a title and some time alone where it is quiet. That doesn’t always work for me because my husband has the TV going with sports talk or a game on. We share the same room as an office. When the noise level gets to me I suggest that he needs a nap in the family room. It doesn’t take too much convincing. He is always ready for a nap. Once he leaves I get typing even faster. Ah! Please don’t tell him I told you this! He doesn’t read my posts, thank goodness.
My plan is to try and write every day in some manner – blogging, answering emails or working on a MS. I spend lots of time reading too. Reading is an author’s friend! We authors need to read extensively in order to learn how to write more effectively and proficiently. I find I learn something new with each book I read.
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Well, I hope this post helped you get yourself motivated to write. Now I’m ready to get back to my current MS too! Happy writing!
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Help! I’ve Got Writer’s Block
by Richard Buchanan
Oh, why can’t I think of a new poem to write?
I’ve toiled all-day-long and then into the night.
I’ve wracked my poor brain but the words don’t come out.
I can’t even think; I just sit here and pout.
But one of these days I’ll come up with a theme;
They come in a thought, or perhaps in a dream.
When I get inspired, I’ll start writing some text.
First stanza complete, I’ll go on to the next.
It might be a love poem, they’re so very sweet.
Or maybe some comedy; that would be neat.
I like writing lim’ricks, they’re easy to read.
I’ll need to decide though, before I proceed.
Epiphanies come, but we never know when.
So never, I’m far from my pad and my pen.
But sometimes however, they don’t come at all,
And then I just sit here and stare at the wall.
It’s never been this hard to write a new poem.
It’s not as if writing a Michener-like tome.
If I had a wish, I would wish for a muse,
Creatively speaking, I’ve nothing to lose.
If I had a muse I’d put Shakespeare to shame.
I’d earn lots of dough and a great deal of fame.
But muse-less I am, not to mention uptight.
Oh, why can’t I think of a new poem to write?
Good one, Richard, from your book. 😀
Thanks for the tips, Janice. Happy reading and writing! 🙂
My pleasure, Natalie! 😘
An interesting post, Janice. I have not as yet experienced writers block but this is good to know for the future.
You’re welcome, Robbie. Me neither but I am prepared if and when I do. 🤗
As a general rule, I can just sit down and write, as long as people leave me alone, without any issues. On the rare days when I have that quiet time, but am experiencing what you might consider to be writers’ block, I’ll go do something else for a bit, and it works itself out.
Yes, it does work itself out. Good luck, TorI. 🤗
Great advice Janice!
Thank you, Amy! 🤗
Those are great tips, Janice. Thanks for posting them. My biggest problem writing is anytime I’m at my computer, my husband thinks I’m not doing anything. LOL. Love and hugs, dear friend.
I know what you mean. Ha! ❤️🤗😂