Get Over Writer’s Block No Matter What Type of Writing You Do

One of the best things that you can do to get over writer’s block is to take a break. Sometimes it is your brains way of telling you that you need to get away from the computer and do something else for a while. It could be reading a book or getting some of the housework done. I often find that getting outside for some fresh air is the best thing for me but it will depend on the type of person that you are.

This is also a great chance to get some exercise, whether it is running, swimming or playing a sport. It not only gives your brain the time to mull over the writing without you really thinking about it but it also gives you the activity that your body needs. You will also boost the hormones in your body that make you feel happier so you want to do more afterwards.

The trick with taking a break is to take your mind off it. While you may still mull it over, you’re not staring at a blank screen and there are other things to do. If you read a book, you may find that the idea comes to you from wording within that book. If you are doing the washing up and listening to music, you may find that you’re hit with the sudden plot or next part of the article. You will be surprised how trying to take your mind of it with other things will get your subconscious working on it.

Stop editing your work as you write. This is a common cause for writer’s block as you delete everything you write and then find yourself stuck with nothing. Even if what you are writing sounds bad, get it down on paper. The hardest thing is to write with a blank sheet of paper. I have found that forcing myself to get past the part that is causing the issues is the best way to beat the problem. I then get to a part that I love to write and it flows really easily.

Once you have something and have reached the end, that is the time to go back and edit your work. You may find that you have to delete everything you forced out but at least there is something there to rewrite and work on. At least you know what you wanted to get from it and can work on it from there.

There was one part of my non-profit project a few months ago that I just had to force the writing out just to get past it. I sent it to m beta reader, who was surprised that it was forced because it read really well. I’m not completely happy with it but at least it works and I could move onto the next part.

It is possible to get over writer’s block. Eventually, you will find something that works for you. Exercise and taking a break is the most common option but sometimes you find you have to force yourself to write past it. Avoid focusing on the deadline looming and get your mind into the right mood to write. You will soon find that your content flows.