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What to Do When You Have Major Writers Block

Sometimes words just don't flow like they usually do.

Morgan McIntyre
Sep 12, 2016
University of California, Santa Barbara
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What to Do When You Have Major Writers Block
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Maybe you have an idea but you just don't know how to put it into words. Or maybe you have zero clue what you're going to put on paper. Either way you have a deadline and major writers block.

1. Take a Break

So you have a wonderful, groundbreaking, philosophical idea...and no words to express it. You've stared at a blank screen for 30 minutes or maybe you've even written a couple paragraphs and then realized it's actually trash. Take a little break, take a deep breathe, and grab a little snack.

2. Make an Outline

Well you have an idea...that's a start. The best thing to do at this point is to make an outline. Yes, it might seem very high school but it truly is the best way to organize your thoughts and ideas. It'll allow you to condense the big topic into mini ones and it's a great way to make the project seem less intimidating.

3. Write it Out

No matter how bad you think it sounds, it's best to at least get your thoughts down. It's a lot easier to tweak what you have written than to keep starting from scratch over and over. So at the very least write down anything that comes to mind and then mold it into what you want it to be.

4. Take a Shower

We all know that we have our most introspective ideas in the shower. What's the meaning of life? Is time really just all in our minds? Is it possible to get to the fourth dimension? Hopefully the steam will help get those creative juices flowing.

5. Cry

A good cry never hurt anybody. Releasing all the built up stress and anxiety can help with the fact that now of all times your brain decided to quit forming complete sentences. Clear your mind and have a good cry. It's good for the soul.

6. Avoid Writing all Together

Yeah just stop thinking. You know, that always works.

7. Repeat Steps 1-6

They say doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is insanity. I like to think of it more as just double checking.

8. Give Up

I mean who needs to be a writer? Yeah just don't do it. Your brain has officially failed you. You are no longer a writer, actually you're pretty sure you were living in a delusional state where you only thought your writing was good.

9. Write About Writers Block

I mean, they always say to write about what you know, right?

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