There comes a time in every writer’s life when they are faced with a dreadful case of writer’s block. This, above all, is the most frustrating thing that can happen when a deadline is nearing. You find yourself racking your brain for the next big thing to write about. But you just come up blank. Grasping at straws and terribly constructed prompts until your brain goes numb. Fear not, because whether you believe it or not, there are a couple tricks that I have come across in my life that may help you in your time of need.
1. Breathe.
Take a second to collect yourself. Frustration will get you nowhere. Just calm down and breathe. It will come to you.
2. Step away.
If your idea hasn’t come to you yet, don’t freak out. Just take a break. You’re probably pushing yourself too hard anyway. Fresh ideas come when you aren’t straining your brain.
3. Free write.
Use this as a chance to relax your brain and let your creative juices flow. This doesn’t have to be shown to anyone. The pressure is lifted, and you can get back into the groove of writing something, anything, again.
4. Have a conversation.
Talk to someone about anything. This conversation doesn’t have to have anything to do with writing. Just talk. I find myself being inspired by the simplest things that I hear. Maybe someone will say something completely random that will trigger a thought in your mind and spring forth an idea.
5. Scroll online.
I’m a known Pinterest addict. This is really my hub for collecting creative ideas. People post all sorts of material on this site. It is an outlet for others to express their likes and dislikes. This is where you can spot something that grabs your interest and spirals into inspiration.
You can do this! You can overcome your writer’s block and create something worthwhile. Let go of your fear and frustration and let the ideas fly! A story worth writing is out there.
