Writers block?
I have an idea for a book, it is fairly kick-a**, and I really want to write it, but I can’t just sit down and write, when I try I go blank, I have writers block, help please?
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Tags: Writer's Block, Writers Help
September 24th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
Try to plan it out just using a couple of sentences for each bullet point. Then you at least know where you’re heading.
September 27th, 2009 at 7:38 am
Take a moment to sit back and think about somethings that happened to you that day. That may spark an Idea. If not try putting something that happened to you into it.
September 28th, 2009 at 12:07 am
Start by summarising articles and essays in newspapers in magazine.. just to get into the hang of writing. Keep your mind occupied with the book but allow your fingers to get used to typing and writing..whatever be the option. When you get tired of them and of editing people’s works , immediately you will have an urge to start writing for your own. Good luck!
September 30th, 2009 at 11:23 am
when i have writers block, and i do often, i just shut my computer off and go out for a bit. forget about your book and dont stress; the ideas will come.
October 1st, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Go for a walk, think it all out- if there are issues with the plot, write down the questions you have about it. Then think up answers.
That’s what I do, and the ideas just seem to flow!
=) hope this helps
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October 3rd, 2009 at 2:52 pm
You need some inspiration
try listening to some music, watch music video channel or tell you partner to give you a neck massage then close your eyes and open your senses…
sometimes I think of kinky things Id do to my character or what my character would do to me, or what I think my characters would do in awkward situations or funny situations and let it play it out in your head, then it should all just flow out from there. From surroundings to smell taste clothes and sounds
October 6th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Ah, such a horrible thing, writer’s block.
Some tips:
- Brainstorm a little. Get out some paper and just write down everything that you can think of – plot, characters, specific scenes or sentences that you want to include. Remember that you can always change and edit things you don’t like. Write down things that you won’t necessarily put into the story, just do it to ‘get into the swing’. Start writing your story on this piece of paper along with all of your scribblings, it often feels less intimidating than a blank document.
- Give yourself prompts. Think of a word or noun, and challenge yourself to include it somewhere in your writing. For example, “hubbub”, “triviality”, “guitar”, “railway” or “Lemonade”. Start with a line with this word or thing in it, and go from there. Or you could make it more of a central part the the story, and build around it.
- Challenge yourself, give yourself deadlines. I remember being present when an author was asked a question about how they dealt with writer’s block. The answer was that he set aside a time to write, then sat down at a desk with pen and paper, and told himself that they would have written two pages by nine o’clock, no matter how terrible it was.
Sometimes the trick is just to start, and the rest comes after.
- But take a break when you need to. Go for a walk, drink some coffee, talk to a friend. Inspiration often comes from outside influences.
Good luck.
October 10th, 2009 at 5:04 am
I agree with what other people have said, in regards to plotting important points and things you want to happen. As well as your Word or FinalDraft files where you type out your book, you should also keep a hand-writen diary, where you can note down points, inspiration and ideas for the book – something you can keep with you all the time. A note-book that slips into your back pocket or handbag is best.
Also, as well as continually making notes of what you want to happen in your overall story, allow yourself to be sidetracked. If an unrelated idea comes to you while you are writing your initial story, roll with it. See it through while it’s there. Often once it is out of your system, you will return to your original characters/theme/topic with renewed vigour. This is rumoured to have been the start of Joel and Ethan Coen’s film ‘Barton Fink,’ and I’ve attatched an article detailing this if you are interested.
I have also recently found that simply talking about the idea with people helps. Just last night I was charged with writing a brief sketch script. I had nothing, not even a starting point. All I knew was my limitations – must be filmed with no more than four cameras, in front of a live audience. I had a deadline but couldn’t think of anything. Since I wasn’t making progress, I returned some phone calls with friends for a chat, and ended up with an idea for my script. So, if all else fails, see who wants to go for a coffee or a drink!