Hi fans of Writing! I bet we all experienced Writer's Block before, heck, all writers must have. It's frustrating isn't it? So I devised 5 steps to get rid of it and get rid of it fast. If it doesn't work, devise your own plan, but here's mine.
P.S. If you don't know what Writer's Block is or if you haven't experienced it yet, I'm not giving an explanation so find out what it's like first!
Step 1: Don't Panic
-Panicking or fussing over your running out of inspiration will just make things worse and definitly lead straight to mind blank mode. So just relax and do something else other than writing. Writer's block does come from us over-stressing our mind with our stories after all. You need a break, simple as that. But remember to rest your eyes too or you'd either be getting glasses, or need your degree raised. It's not a good thing!
Step 2: Think of Your Ending
-If you are writing a story but haven't thought of the ending, you might want to skip to the next step first. After taking a break you should try writing all ending ideas down on paper and look through them. Seeing how you want to end it can give you ideas on how to connect that with what you've already written. Sometimes, that can be the immediate cure. And don't say you don't want spoilers. It's your own story you're the one writing it! Don't be ridiculous! Trust me, I've met people like that.
Step 3: Actually Finding Inspiration
-If you haven't thought of your ending or just want to find ways to make things more interesting for your story, finding inspiration is essential, so the easiest thing to do? Read. Read books you've never read before that have similarities to your own story. I'm not asking you to copy, but think of it as comparing your work with others who deal with similar subjects. You're bound to find good ideas. Other sources include newspaper articles, fanfictions maybe, anime/manga, TV shows, movies...the list is almost endless. Even your own fantasies, your life and things around you can help. Hey, I got some of my ideas from my life fantasies and crazy dreams.
Step 4: Involving Yourself
-Don't skip this it's important to know. Pretend it's yourself in your story. Write as if it's your own life. That way you can really make your story good and convincing. Good vocabulary and grammer alone isn't enough. Just remember to replace all first person terms with second or third person terms unless your story is in first person. Why is this important in fighting Writer's Block? Simple. It can make you last longer in writing so Step 1 doesn't have to be repeated often.
Step 5: Management and Drafting
-Once all inspirations have moved into your head, and you know how to write as if it's you in there, write down all ideas, as many as possible. You can refer to this list if you don't feel like going through the whole 5 steps again. Then again, it's always good to have more ideas but don't add too much in one story. It's not a good idea. Manage all your ideas in the order of your story, meaning, whichever happens earlier is at the top and...you get the point. After that, do drafting. It's advisable to use a pencil for this because you might end up throwing drafts away if they don't turn out how you expected. This helps you go through your ideas and let you see how well it works out. You can't just write everything straight from your head all the time as it can become awkward. This last step is honestly directed more to writing well but it's in here because it can help prevent Writer's Block considerably effectively.
Well, that's pretty much it. I write a lot but I'm not that good so writing this was a little weird for me so if it seems strange please let me know. The way I wrote it, I mean. Anyway I hope this helps some of you. Enjoy writing!
P.S. If you don't know what Writer's Block is or if you haven't experienced it yet, I'm not giving an explanation so find out what it's like first!
Step 1: Don't Panic
-Panicking or fussing over your running out of inspiration will just make things worse and definitly lead straight to mind blank mode. So just relax and do something else other than writing. Writer's block does come from us over-stressing our mind with our stories after all. You need a break, simple as that. But remember to rest your eyes too or you'd either be getting glasses, or need your degree raised. It's not a good thing!
Step 2: Think of Your Ending
-If you are writing a story but haven't thought of the ending, you might want to skip to the next step first. After taking a break you should try writing all ending ideas down on paper and look through them. Seeing how you want to end it can give you ideas on how to connect that with what you've already written. Sometimes, that can be the immediate cure. And don't say you don't want spoilers. It's your own story you're the one writing it! Don't be ridiculous! Trust me, I've met people like that.
Step 3: Actually Finding Inspiration
-If you haven't thought of your ending or just want to find ways to make things more interesting for your story, finding inspiration is essential, so the easiest thing to do? Read. Read books you've never read before that have similarities to your own story. I'm not asking you to copy, but think of it as comparing your work with others who deal with similar subjects. You're bound to find good ideas. Other sources include newspaper articles, fanfictions maybe, anime/manga, TV shows, movies...the list is almost endless. Even your own fantasies, your life and things around you can help. Hey, I got some of my ideas from my life fantasies and crazy dreams.
Step 4: Involving Yourself
-Don't skip this it's important to know. Pretend it's yourself in your story. Write as if it's your own life. That way you can really make your story good and convincing. Good vocabulary and grammer alone isn't enough. Just remember to replace all first person terms with second or third person terms unless your story is in first person. Why is this important in fighting Writer's Block? Simple. It can make you last longer in writing so Step 1 doesn't have to be repeated often.
Step 5: Management and Drafting
-Once all inspirations have moved into your head, and you know how to write as if it's you in there, write down all ideas, as many as possible. You can refer to this list if you don't feel like going through the whole 5 steps again. Then again, it's always good to have more ideas but don't add too much in one story. It's not a good idea. Manage all your ideas in the order of your story, meaning, whichever happens earlier is at the top and...you get the point. After that, do drafting. It's advisable to use a pencil for this because you might end up throwing drafts away if they don't turn out how you expected. This helps you go through your ideas and let you see how well it works out. You can't just write everything straight from your head all the time as it can become awkward. This last step is honestly directed more to writing well but it's in here because it can help prevent Writer's Block considerably effectively.
Well, that's pretty much it. I write a lot but I'm not that good so writing this was a little weird for me so if it seems strange please let me know. The way I wrote it, I mean. Anyway I hope this helps some of you. Enjoy writing!
Are you bored? Despretly trying to find something on Google, but everytime you serch something innoceont weird and gross stuff just overflows your computor screen? Well, join this writing compeition! I will list five random genres and themes I pulled from a hat and all you have to do is write a short story from a genre or theme of your choice but it has to be one of the five. The compeition will run from November 07 2011 - November 21. Voting will start from November 21 - November 31.
Genres:
1. Mystery
2. Fan Fiction (Lucky You!)
3. Sci-Fi
4. Children's
5. Drama
As I said, there random.
Themes:
1. Magic
2. Sacrifice
3. True Story
4. Childhood
5. Anime (For Fan Fiction)
Just Post Your Entry on Fanpop and ur good to go!
The winner will recive 10 props and 5 runners up will recive 3 props. :P
Genres:
1. Mystery
2. Fan Fiction (Lucky You!)
3. Sci-Fi
4. Children's
5. Drama
As I said, there random.
Themes:
1. Magic
2. Sacrifice
3. True Story
4. Childhood
5. Anime (For Fan Fiction)
Just Post Your Entry on Fanpop and ur good to go!
The winner will recive 10 props and 5 runners up will recive 3 props. :P
A tear ran down Jannet's pale cheek. David's footsteps echoed in the hall like a man's last words, and for Jannet, they were last words David will ever say to her. We never saw David again. Never. It's a hard word to handle when inlove.
"NOOOOOOOO!!" Mike screamed. The moment was so mindblowing, we forgot we were in Mikeal's orphanage. "She's not dead! She can't be dead!" The careers grabbed him by the arms, threw him to the ground and beat him. "Mike..." Jannet whispered, wiping a tear away. "Mike!" She shouted "Jane, don't interfeare, please!" I begged. It didn't work. When a spirit is enraged they have more energy, kinda' like an adrenaline rush.
"Jannet, where are you?!" Mike shouted. "She's dead! Get over it, boy!" The Head Misstrus boomed. "LEAVE HIM!" Jannet demanded. The women stared at her in disbelif.
"NOOOOOOOO!!" Mike screamed. The moment was so mindblowing, we forgot we were in Mikeal's orphanage. "She's not dead! She can't be dead!" The careers grabbed him by the arms, threw him to the ground and beat him. "Mike..." Jannet whispered, wiping a tear away. "Mike!" She shouted "Jane, don't interfeare, please!" I begged. It didn't work. When a spirit is enraged they have more energy, kinda' like an adrenaline rush.
"Jannet, where are you?!" Mike shouted. "She's dead! Get over it, boy!" The Head Misstrus boomed. "LEAVE HIM!" Jannet demanded. The women stared at her in disbelif.
All this pain just inside...I cannot let it go.... It hurts so bad...Seeing the one you love in the arms of another.... Each night I cry myself to sleep,just hopeing the next day will be even beter...But these words always run through my mind..."You're going to die alone".. It repetes and repetes...Pain ... Oh how it hurts so... But what makes it worse...That someone that's with the one my love ...is my rival....Time has stopped to you as your tears run down slowly on my cheek.... I've lost almost everyone in my life... It's even scary just trying to be myself....They say if you keep your feelings jared up...you'll snap... That's haven't happened to me yet... And hope it will never will. Don't keep your feelings jared up... Or one day you'll snap
I loved to write songs. These beautiful poems of love, heartbreak, life and misery. I still do. Shame they'll never reach the world as I hoped.
But, life is life and death is well, death. I wish I could still play with Eyes Of The Wolf, my old band. I remember the lullaby I wrote for Jannet when she had nightmares.
'Prr, Prr
Of the Cat on the mat so peaceful
Cheep, Cheep
Of the Bird in the garden so alive
Neigh, Neigh
Of the Horse on the racecourse so swift
Woof, Woof
Of the Pup in the tulips so playful
But now please my dear Jannet rest
So tomorrow you take life's next test'
I still sing it to her every night. But she can't hear me now. Maybe i'm just not singing loud enough. Sometimes she hears me sing a few lines. I know because sometimes when I sing she'll start crying. I don't know why. Maybe she misses me. Or maybe I scare her. I don't know. The world is a very strange place
But, life is life and death is well, death. I wish I could still play with Eyes Of The Wolf, my old band. I remember the lullaby I wrote for Jannet when she had nightmares.
'Prr, Prr
Of the Cat on the mat so peaceful
Cheep, Cheep
Of the Bird in the garden so alive
Neigh, Neigh
Of the Horse on the racecourse so swift
Woof, Woof
Of the Pup in the tulips so playful
But now please my dear Jannet rest
So tomorrow you take life's next test'
I still sing it to her every night. But she can't hear me now. Maybe i'm just not singing loud enough. Sometimes she hears me sing a few lines. I know because sometimes when I sing she'll start crying. I don't know why. Maybe she misses me. Or maybe I scare her. I don't know. The world is a very strange place