Rae Knightly
I have several methods to deal with writer's block.
First, I listen to inspirational music. I have a playlist on Youtube that I always listen to when I'm writing. It's as if, as soon as the first tune begins, my brain switched to writing mode.
Second, I write in the car - yes, the car! There's no internet and no distractions. Highly recommended!
Third, the brain is a muscle, and, like any other muscle, you have to warm it up until it's well oiled and running smoothly. So I'll throw out some random phrases and paragraphs that may or may not make sense, but that gets me started. I can always rework later. I've also had to overcome an innate fear that my writing won't be good enough. Then I tell myself: just try.
Do I suffer from writer's block? Yes, I do! But that's usually a sign that I need to take a break from writing, go for walks, watch a movie, read a book or photograph beautiful landscapes.
First, I listen to inspirational music. I have a playlist on Youtube that I always listen to when I'm writing. It's as if, as soon as the first tune begins, my brain switched to writing mode.
Second, I write in the car - yes, the car! There's no internet and no distractions. Highly recommended!
Third, the brain is a muscle, and, like any other muscle, you have to warm it up until it's well oiled and running smoothly. So I'll throw out some random phrases and paragraphs that may or may not make sense, but that gets me started. I can always rework later. I've also had to overcome an innate fear that my writing won't be good enough. Then I tell myself: just try.
Do I suffer from writer's block? Yes, I do! But that's usually a sign that I need to take a break from writing, go for walks, watch a movie, read a book or photograph beautiful landscapes.
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