The best way to end writer's block is to write. Okay, so you say you don't know what to write. I'll help you. Finish the following writing prompt and write at least three sentences. If you go further great!
"I regret the mistake I made when I..." OR "My life is perfect because...."
I'm sure you'll be able to finish one or the other. If nothing else, it will help you to get something on your paper or computer.
Happy Writing!
Showing posts with label writer's block. Show all posts
Showing posts with label writer's block. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
A Remedy for Writer's Block
At one point or another we all have faced writer's block. Today, I want to help you.
Use this writing prompt to help you refuel your writing flow.
"The first time I ___________________, I felt_____________________."
Fill in the blanks. This could be an article, a quote from one of your characters, or a journal entry.
Just write something today and don't allow a lack of motivation or ideas stop you from writing today.
Use this writing prompt to help you refuel your writing flow.
"The first time I ___________________, I felt_____________________."
Fill in the blanks. This could be an article, a quote from one of your characters, or a journal entry.
Just write something today and don't allow a lack of motivation or ideas stop you from writing today.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Today is Your Day-- Set It Up!
Today...right now is the opportunity for you to change your life. How?
Start a new writing project. Of course you're working on something else, and I'm not telling you to put your current manuscript away, but I am telling you to write one additional thing to prepare for the next project. What can you do today to start the chain of events?
You can write one of the following:
Start a new writing project. Of course you're working on something else, and I'm not telling you to put your current manuscript away, but I am telling you to write one additional thing to prepare for the next project. What can you do today to start the chain of events?
You can write one of the following:
- Five writing goals
- One page for your next novel
- A web of phrases for your next article
- Ten characteristics about a new character for your next novel
- A letter to someone you love or someone who hurt you
Don't let this distract you from what you're currently doing. Just look at this brief exercise as a set up for your next project, and doing this should prevent you from ever experiencing writer's block again.
Now put this away for later and go back to your current project. Remember, it's always important to finish what you've started.
If you do this exercise once a quarter, you will always have something to write and you'll be able to write on a consistent basis.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
5 Ways To Know If You're A True Writer
Do you ever wonder if you were really meant to be a writer? Sometimes you get occasional or even frequent writer's block. Your words may not always make sense, and you misplace your manuscript from time to time. If this sounds like you, how can you know for sure if writing is a good fit for you?
Below, I have 5 ways to help you to determine whether you should stick with writing. You know you're a true writer if:
You find yourself jotting down new ideas on paper, napkins, your hand, or even furniture
(I suggest writing on something other than the furniture)
You write down the details in a meeting such as a work meeting or church function
You try hard to put the pen or pencil down, but you just can't
You become overly conscious of your spelling and grammar when you write
You find yourself writing when you should be working, cooking, or watching the kids
While some of these items are lighthearted and meant to make you chuckle, let's face it: A true writer actually writes! So if you call yourself a writer, do whatever you need to do in order to write and complete the work you've started.
Below, I have 5 ways to help you to determine whether you should stick with writing. You know you're a true writer if:
You find yourself jotting down new ideas on paper, napkins, your hand, or even furniture
(I suggest writing on something other than the furniture)
You write down the details in a meeting such as a work meeting or church function
You try hard to put the pen or pencil down, but you just can't
You become overly conscious of your spelling and grammar when you write
You find yourself writing when you should be working, cooking, or watching the kids
While some of these items are lighthearted and meant to make you chuckle, let's face it: A true writer actually writes! So if you call yourself a writer, do whatever you need to do in order to write and complete the work you've started.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Gratitude
Are you experiencing a bad day? Maybe you lost your wallet or had an argument with a loved one. Maybe your children won't stop crying and you're ready to run away from the house as fast as you can.
Take a deep breath and realize that we all experience bad days. However, we can't allow them to hinder us from completing the tasks we've planned for the day--especially writing.
At times when we're thrown off from our plans for the day, writing seems to be the first thing we neglect. We think it's not as important as paying a bill or making an important phone call, for instance. We reason that we have writer's block because we can't think clearly, but you can overcome your writer's block by writing down at least five things you are thankful for. It may take a few moments to do, but you can accomplish two things by doing this:
Get some writing done.
Gain a proper perspective of your situation by seeing the good in your life despite your bad day.
Go ahead, writer, take some time to show gratitude through your writing. I'll give you the first one: "I'm grateful for being able to pick up a pen to write!"
Take a deep breath and realize that we all experience bad days. However, we can't allow them to hinder us from completing the tasks we've planned for the day--especially writing.
At times when we're thrown off from our plans for the day, writing seems to be the first thing we neglect. We think it's not as important as paying a bill or making an important phone call, for instance. We reason that we have writer's block because we can't think clearly, but you can overcome your writer's block by writing down at least five things you are thankful for. It may take a few moments to do, but you can accomplish two things by doing this:
Get some writing done.
Gain a proper perspective of your situation by seeing the good in your life despite your bad day.
Go ahead, writer, take some time to show gratitude through your writing. I'll give you the first one: "I'm grateful for being able to pick up a pen to write!"
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Can't Find Time To Write?
Consider your schedule. Are you stuffing it with busy work and non-essentials?
You want to write, but instead you find yourself watching TV, reading another writer's book, or searching the Internet. Ask yourself -- Can any of these things improve your writing or will they eat up your writing time?
Meditate on this.
You want to write, but instead you find yourself watching TV, reading another writer's book, or searching the Internet. Ask yourself -- Can any of these things improve your writing or will they eat up your writing time?
Meditate on this.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Take Time for Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day, a day to commemorate or remember those who died in our nation's service.
Do you know anyone who died serving in the armed forces? Did you have a relationship with them? Did you spend precious moments with them?
If so, write about it. Take time to discuss how they helped you in some type of way. This could help you to break your writer's block and it could also spark another project.
You never know what paying tribute to another will do.
While you're at it, don't forget to pray for our soldiers who are still serving in the military. They really need them.
Have a Great Memorial Day!
Do you know anyone who died serving in the armed forces? Did you have a relationship with them? Did you spend precious moments with them?
If so, write about it. Take time to discuss how they helped you in some type of way. This could help you to break your writer's block and it could also spark another project.
You never know what paying tribute to another will do.
While you're at it, don't forget to pray for our soldiers who are still serving in the military. They really need them.
Have a Great Memorial Day!
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