Five Tips to Get Over Writer's Block
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Five Tips to Get Over Writer's Block

As told by F.R.I.E.N.D.S

7
Five Tips to Get Over Writer's Block
Allison Augustyn

Don’t you hate that feeling? You want to write, or you have an assignment that needs to get done. You make yourself a cup of tea, you sit down with your precious laptop in your lap, you place your feelings delicately on the keys…and nothing. Not one single idea comes to your head. It’s just as you feared: you have Writer’s Block! This can occur at the beginning of the process, in the middle, choosing a title, or even on the very last sentence of a five hundred page novel. But never fear, here are some personal tips that may help you get through the smoky haze of writer’s block.

Call a Friend Who is Different Than You

Perhaps you need a new perspective or idea. Someone differently than you can see the world in a whole new light: different experiences, different thoughts, and different points of view. Hopefully this will get your mind thinking about new things and generate a spark.

Go For a Walk

Who knows what you’ll come up with outside. Note the weather, the sky, the temperature, the wind, the plants, the animals, and the people. In this big beautiful world there is definitely something to write about out there. If anything, being alone with your thoughts may help you think out your current writing issue.

Watch a Movie/Read a Book

Works of fine arts and fiction are perfect for generating ideas and getting creativity flowing. Try watching a different genre than you’re used to, or than your current project is. Take notes even. Invite someone over to analyze or discuss the movie with you. Go online and see what others thought of the book you just finished. Write down what you liked, didn’t like, or an idea you thought was creative. Collect snippets of information that you could utilize in your own writing. *Note, this does not mean plagiarize.

Take a Nap

It sounds simple, but can be quite effective. When you sleep, your body and brain are refreshed. This might help you give you the clarity you need. And who knows? Maybe you’ll have a dream that inspires you. Write down all your dreams that you can remember, and keep them just in case as sources for ideas. It worked for Stephanie Meyer, and I’m sure you’re a much better writer than she is.

Write About Your Writer’s Block

Jot down your feelings and frustrations. Try to describe them in different ways. Everything around you can be inspiration, so why not your own writer’s block. It’s real, truthful, and relateable. For example, how do you think I got the idea for this Odyssey article?


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

52580
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

33799
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

956529
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

181356
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments