Every writer, as some point or the other, faces creative blockage or end
of innovation. Nothing new worth penning down comes to mind and that
can be quite frustrating. Instead of feeling bad or overwhelmed by that,
think of ways to overcome it.
Here we suggest some practical and easily implementable tips.
1 Turn of distractions – Unplug the internet, put the cell phone on silent, switch off the TV – this will help you focus.
Here we suggest some practical and easily implementable tips.
1 Turn of distractions – Unplug the internet, put the cell phone on silent, switch off the TV – this will help you focus.
2 Keep a small notebook with you, always.
You never know when a bright idea strikes you. Notebook will help you
quickly make a note of it and build on it later on.
3 Listen to music – music has a calming effect on your mind.
4 Prepare a writing schedule and stick to it – Even if nothing comes to
mind initially, eventually the mind will get tuned to the schedule and
writing will not be difficult. Lot of successful writers have stick to
the schedule of ‘500 words every morning’ and that has worked
brilliantly for them
4 Exercise – Go for walk, go jogging or
hit the trade mill. Exercising is good for getting the blood flowing
through the brain and gets the creative juices flowing.
5 Rest and relax – Sometimes the brain gets tired of thinking and just needs rest to be able to recharge itself.
6 Do something other than writing – It could be something creative which
takes your mind away from writing like gardening, painting or
sculpting.
7 Do something other than writing – It could be something creative which
takes your mind away from writing like gardening, painting or
sculpting.
8 Create an outline and write main points – it’s easier to fill in the blanks rather than starting from scratch.
9 Eat healthy – a balanced diet with proteins, antioxidants rich food,
fresh fruits and vegetables gives the much required nourishment to you.
10 Don’t focus on ‘perfect’ first draft – just pen down your ideas and
thoughts. You always have time to revise and improvise it later on.
Don’t edit your work till you finish it.
11 Warm up yourself with free-writing – take a piece of paper and write
down everything that comes to your mind about your topic. This will get
your mind thinking
12 Brainstorm or just talk to your friends and discuss your creative ideas and dilemmas
13 Use prompts and start writing. Many times random words and sentences
can give ideas for great stories. Sometimes reading inspiring quotes can
be a good start too.
14 Read something old which you have
written – published or unpublished. It can give you the needed creative
boost and confidence convincing you that ‘you can write’.
15 Set up deadlines and stick to them. Having a fixed schedule with deadlines always helps in avoiding procrastination.
16 Many times, the writer’s block is because of some other deep rooted
reasons. Try and identify the reasons and work towards resolving those
issues. This will help you reconnect with your creativity.
17 Take short breaks from time to time and do some other activities to rejuvenate yourself.
18 Change your surroundings. Change in environment can spark new ideas and topics.
18 Change your surroundings. Change in environment can spark new ideas and topics.
19 Do you know that colors can trigger your mood? Try writing with a pen in different color!
20 Get some fresh air and light – stare away from your notebook/ computer.
21 You don’t have to complete your story in a sequence. Try writing as
per your mood. Try matching your feelings and emotions like happiness,
anxiety, love or despair with one of the characters in your story.
22 Avoid noise distractions – go in a room where you can have silence,
put the phone on silent mode, avoid loud music. If you like, use
earplugs to help you concentrate better.
23 Read good books and regularly revisit your favorite portions of the books.
24 Don’t compare yourself with other writers – you are unique.
25 Join a writing group or be in a company
of other writers. With the Internet, it has become very easy to join
other writers online. Take inspirations from each other, discuss ideas
and grow your skills and confidence.
Expert Advice, Tips for Writers, Writing Tips
From Tumbhi
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