Getting Over Bad Writer's Block

08/07/2011 13:21

Anybody who is willing to put in the work can get over writer's block. Here are a few things that might help you get over it for good.

Don't Force Yourself: Allow yourself to move with the flow and become comfortable with the actual writing process because trying to force yourself could work in a total opposite way. You need to take things easy and make sure that you're giving your best, but at the same time don't create an external pressure that blocks your creativity. The enjoyment of the writing process is the one thing each writer should focus on. If you aren't finding the writing fun and enjoyable, then you will probably make matters worse by trying to force yourself into doing it. Putting too much force on yourself doesn't make it easier to start writing, just like trying to force yourself to sleep doesn't help insomnia. When something seems really hard, like the first sentence or the first draft of an article, it can be good to just let go of it and allow your creative juices flow. A New Environment Can Help: Writer's block is often caused by a feeling of boredom, and one thing that can contribute to this is if you're always working in the same place day after day. You can often set off a creative spark in your mind by making a change in your environment. There are many options, especially if you're using a portable device for writing; there are public places such as cafes where you can sit, or perhaps parks in your area. A change in scenery may be all you need to breathe new life into your writing. When your surroundings never change, it can be hard to come up with new ideas for your work. So making a change in this area is something that's worth trying if you want to be able to concentrate more fully. Also, try writing a little bit in a different topic to recharge your mind, for examle: If you are an SEO expert and want to write an article about rank and pillage, try to write about funny things other than SEO as this will recharge the grey matter of your brain and gives you more energy to generate ideas.

File it Away For Later: If your project isn't due right away you can set it aside for later so that you are free to focus on something else and think more about the project. This is not actually procrastination because you're still being productive; it is just that you are putting your energy to better use on something else while your brain does some background thinking on the first task. You might even find that the solution you need presents itself much later when you've finished working for the day. Your subconscious mind is always working and that means that it is possible to beat your writer's block even when you're not working.

There are many different ways to beat the writer's block, some work better, and some require a little more effort. Whatever you decide to do, if you want to be a good writer you need to learn how to take care of your writer's block when it begins.