Writer's block... the bane to any writer's existence. Or any college student who's trying to crunch the few hours they have left before that six page paper is due. Whether you take this following list as a "self-help" to try and cure your writer's block, or can just relate to it because you have participated in some of these activities, they will assist with stunted creativity.
1. Surf the web.
For writing prompts or ideas, to check social media, to watch videos about cute kittens... you know, useful material to help spring along that writing brain.
Or not.
2. Smartphone addiction.
Much like surfing the web but in portable form. Social media platforms are just tempting you left and right, and so do little candies that do magical things when you decide to swipe in a certain direction...
3. Read.
This really can be a useful tool in curing writer's block! Reading can help stimulate a writer's brain into action; even a specific word or phrase could do the trick. But if you have just as much love for reading as you do writing, you might want to be careful, otherwise you will find yourself reading the whole book before a single word gets placed on that page.
4. Nap.
Who knows what dream you could have that will help get the creativity flowing? Just be sure to write whatever you dream about down as soon as you wake up, otherwise you'll forget it!
5. Watch Netflix.
This is just another great way to spot some writing ideas! Or another great way to procrastinate on your writing...
6. Go for a walk.
Maybe there will be some inspiration found on that trail, around the street corner, or at the park. Ideas and inspiration can truly strike anywhere, but sometimes it helps to jog it along.
7. Find a change of scenery.
Sometimes writer's block can be caused because of the area that a person is trying to write in. For example, some people write better in quiet places like a park, whereas others can write more fluidly when surrounded by constant activity -- a busy coffee shop for example. Ideas can also be evoked depending on the setting.
8. Basically... procrastinate.
Until an idea lands on their lap, at their feet or in their head. They can do this in a multitude of ways--see all of the above. It is really easy to procrastinate when you become frustrated with your writing, or non-writing.
