Everyone has their own ways of beating writer’s block, and different things work for different people. Here’s a few suggestions to try:
- Re-read what you’ve written, highlight your favourite parts to rediscover your excitement for the story.
- Edit the opening paragraph.
- Cut the opening paragraph.
- Do ten minutes of free writing.
- Write a blog post about how to beat writer’s block.
- Do some housework.
- Go for a walk.
- Read a book.
- Do some exercise.
- Have a cup of coffee and some cake.
- Listen to music.
- Write your main character’s journal.
- Write something totally different.
- Write your book’s blurb.
- Edit a photo of yourself to look like a zombie.
- People watch.
- Wash your hair.
- Buy yourself a new notebook.
- Write something to throw away.
- Write the stupidest story you can think of.
- Write poetry.
- Write a song.
- Draw a picture.
- Make something creative.
- Upcycle an old piece of clothing/furniture.
- Tie yourself to your desk and just push on through it.
- Allow yourself to suck.
- Write character outlines.
- Flesh out your plotting notes.
- Write the ending.
Anyone else got other suggestions that work for them?
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