im having troubles with writers block and how to start my stories, can anyone help?
I have a hard time with writers block and i think part it is how im opening my stories, i dont think im opening them up enough at the beginning? any sugestions on how to get rid of both?
- Chase D
Tags: Hard Time, Sugestions, Writer's Block
February 12th, 2009 at 12:53 am
My advice is to write anything that comes to mind. And then go back and edit it all.
February 14th, 2009 at 7:02 am
1. Listen to music, nature, police sirens blaring loudly, etc.
2. Establish a routine where you write in the morning. If you plan to write in the afternoon or evening, you delay it.
3. Change your writing area. If you’re writing on Microsoft Word, try using Notepad or a good ol’ pen and paper
4. Reward yourself for writing. A nice cup of coffee or cookie can serve as powerful motivation.
5. Instead of writing in chronological order or just from the beginning, write down quotes or excerpts you have in your mind. You’ll always have it if you need it, and you might even be able to expand something from there.
6. Put it aside, relax, eat a bagel, or read - at least two books - Classics.
February 16th, 2009 at 3:02 am
Well personally when i write i never really start with the beginning becuase i always feel like it doesn’t really go, but once i start writing i go back to the beginning and then it flows, but thats just me. Writers block sucks i get it too but i just listen to music that has to do with the mood of my story and sometimes that helps. or i ask a friend for advice.
February 16th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
The way I write:
Write the scene I’m interested in writing at the time.
Put them together in order at the end
Edit to fill in the blanks and make it all flow and work (and this includes the beginning).
I would definitely suggest you do this, too. Once you get this done, you’ll know what you want to say at the beginning.
February 19th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Honestly music really helps. I’m a writer my self and when i come to a writers block i put my Mp3 on shuffle and listen to the lyrics of a song. Then i try and put the characters I’ve created in that situation and see if it works out with the plot I’m doing. Another thing is i read a lot of the same genre that h’m writing. I think reading other people’s work expands your imagination.
February 19th, 2009 at 7:38 pm
When I write, I almost never start at the beginning. I write a scene that’s near the middle of the book, then I write the rest. THat, way I have a goal.
February 22nd, 2009 at 7:12 am
These ideas are great (:
But yeah;- Just write it and edit it later
February 24th, 2009 at 1:28 am
I’m not a writer, I used to love to write stories when i was at school. My problem was not the beginning or the middle, but the end. I used to end so many stories which my english teacher use to love to read, but i used to drive him nuts when yet another one ended with…”and then i awoke, and it had all been a dream.” The advice that Celeste and Bookworm make good sense to me. Write what comes into your head. From that you can write backwards or forwards. Then edit it at the end. Then change bits:)