Writers Block and How to get Past it

At some point in time every writer experiences some form of a block. Whether it’s a day or two, or months is entirely up to you, and the steps you take.

Drawing a blank when you write can be an upsetting experience. It can happen at any time out of the blue. You can either give in to the block, or take control and get to writing.

So let’s get started on some ways you can get over writers block.

Step One:

The most common form of writers block is starting your story, article, webpage, whatever you are writing. Writing the introduction can be intimidating. I get past this by writing whatever comes to my mind down. It can be the most horrible thing you write, but just get it down. Don’t get psyched out about your grammar, spelling, sentence structure, just write your ideas down. Even if you hate it, write it down.

By writing your ideas down it gives you a foundation to build from. From there you can just keep editing and brainstorming until you have a clear path of where you want your story, or article to go. Step Two:

Another form of writers block happens mid-way into your story or article; perhaps you’re drawing a blank on what direction your story is going, or maybe you’re not sure what points to talk about in your article; whatever it is, it’s a roadblock.

To get past this I sometimes take a day or two and just step away. I find when I stop trying to force it; my ideas come. It could happen when I’m jogging, walking the dog, just waking up, anytime, and bam! You get your answer.

If stepping away is not helping, try brainstorming. Write down whatever comes to mind. Think about what your intentions are for your story, or article. What do you want to get across to the reader? Remember just get ideas down, you can build from there.

Step Three:

The last form of writers block happens near the end of the article or story. For me, it happens almost every time I write a story. You draw a blank to how you’re going to end it.

How are you going to wrap up your story? Have you explained everything? Does it make sense? Have you left anything out? Is it interesting?

For me, the biggest challenge is the ending. So how do I take the pressure off? Again, I just jot any ideas that come to my mind down. Usually a good session of brainstorming fixes this problem. If not, walk away and really think about it.

If you’re really stuck and it’s been a few days, get outside help. Just talking to people can get ideas flowing. Get a friend, give them the basic scoop of what’s what, and let the creative juices get going. You will be surprised where it takes you. And all the fresh ideas that come from it.

My last trick is for how to end an article, just repeat your introduction but in different words. It’s an easy and effect way to end.

Remember to use these tools anytime you have writers block and you’ll put it quickly behind you.

Good luck.

P.S. If you're really stuck check out How to kill writers block.