how do you manage writers block
By irene66
@irene66 (1669)
Philippines
January 26, 2010 7:57pm CST
Hello there fellow mylotters!
I started writing for a local website but I find it unbelievable to experience writers block.
I am a newbie in this field.
I am starting my way to freelance writing.
at first I don't believe such thing happens but now I do.
How do you stop it from happening?
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5 responses
@nishdan01 (3051)
• Singapore
27 Jan 10
Writers block can happen and that can affect any writer. I know how I feel like not writing for some days. I try to give myself a break and then would start with topics that requires less research. For writers, writing is a way of liviNG. So plan early an try to stay focussed.
@nishdan01 (3051)
• Singapore
27 Jan 10
Another way is too look for good images for sometime. Looking for good images can refresh you and a good picture can inspire to write more words.
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
27 Jan 10
I dont think we can stop it from happening. The only thing that we can do about it is to find a "cure". When writer's block happens, I suggest to take a break. Put down the pen, keep the papers, leave the desk, go out and just experience the world once more. If you dont like to go out, maybe watch a tv show or have a movie marathon at home. Anything to keep you from thinking about writing. Cause I think the more you think about writing, the more the writer's block will take effect.
Sooner or later, a topic, object, or matter will strike you enough to become an inspiration for your next piece.
Glad to hear that you're having fun and earning while doing what you love. Keep up the great work. Goodluck and have more fun!^_^
@JoyfulOne (6232)
• United States
27 Jan 10
Not positive, but I believe that most people who write experience writers block every now and again. When it happens to me, I don't try and write, I do something else and mull over ideas for what I do want to write about. Or, I will write about something totally off the wall, like something that happened to me as a kid. (And boy, did I do some funny goofy stuff when I was a kid haha) Writing about something fun from the past allows you to just flow with the words, kind of like you're writing a letter to a friend describing something that happened. Also, when I do writing like that, I don't stop and edit along the way, I just let it pour out. Pretty soon after doing an exercize like that, writing block for other stuff seems to disappear. I don't think a person can stop writers block from happening, but when it does happen, writing exercizes help you get back with the flow of creativity.
@chazzief (237)
• Malaysia
27 Jan 10
Experiencing writer's block is pretty annoying for me. I also experienced Designer's Block and it totally ruined my day especially when the dateline came.
When writing, I usually write what came first in my mind. Try to not staring at your computer, trying to press some ideas out. Maybe you should take a walk, or browse old pictures that can makes you come out with something related to like and your everyday living style. I found writing about daily life is easy because you just write whatever come to your mind without having to fear about putting wrong info.
@Markrmorris2 (44)
• United States
27 Jan 10
Try a little free association by writing out a list of words that relate to the topic of your article. For instance, if your topic was: Bathrooms sinks, your list might look like this: water, caulking, faucet, finish, soap dish, mirror, etc. Pick out the ones that are most relative to what you want to say and write one short sentence or phrase explaining how it fits in your article.
Another way is to write the parts you can. When I write how to articles, there are some days I do nothing but look for good source info, other days the narrative intros come easily, and so forth. I have also begun using a little app called focus booster which helps a lot. It is a free timer program that sets up your work in 25 minute blocks with five minute breaks between each block. I find I can do almost anything for 25 minutes.
Outlines are also hepful. Write a topic sentence for each section or paragraph of your article, then start writing wherever the ideas are coming.