We've all been there. At the base of that immovable wall of "I don't know what to write." Be it an essay for school, a halfway finished poem, or heck,an Odyssey article. Coming to that wall, that force that stops you dead in your tracks, is a let down. You know you have something to say or a deadline to say it by, but you just...can't...get the words to work. But fear not, fellow writers, there are ways to combat this. There are tips and tricks that can loosen you mind and help get those words flowing all over again.
1. Tea, tea, and more tea
This may not sound like the magical cure writers block needs, but trust me. There is noting that clears your mind better than a cup of tea my an open window. Close your eyes. Focus on the flavors and the air outside. Focus on what you hear, car going by, children laughing. Turn your mind off for a second, and when you drink your fill, you will have a clean slate to write on.
2. Read your favorite book/poem/essay
This may sound counterproductive, but really, there's no better way to learn about your art than to experience it. So take a moment and get completely lost in another story. Let the words inspire you and give you hope for your own writing.
3. Go for a walk
There's noting that better helps the mind than a little bit of exercise. So go out and find a lovely trail or park and get going. Make up little stories about the birds and plants, this will make whatever else you are writing seam less daunting.
4. People watch
Think of all the stories untold in the strangers you pass. Tell them.
5. Eat a good meal
Seriously, chowing down on your favorite foods can help you feel comforted, that's why we have 'comfort foods.' And being comfortable will help you get rid of that looking stress of needing to write.
6. Talk it out
Sometimes you just really need to bounce your ideas off someone. They may offer the key bit of advice that kickstarts you or just let you ramble long enough to help you figure it out.
7. Dive in to other art
You don't have to be the best painter, you do't even have to be good. You don't need to know how to play an instrument. Or dance. Or sing. Just do it, and with passion. You may friend that freeing yourself in this way frees your writing ability.
And those are my tried-and-true methods of getting over writers block, there may not be many, but they sure do help. And so: get to writing!
