Many of us have always wanted to write. We have all gotten writer's block. What happens when we are stuck? Can we go to a doctor for having writer's block? Are there any "writing doctors" that prescribe medication to overcome what to write about or how to stress our premise?
Having writer's block is normal and can occur in many different fashions:
* Having a lack of focus (Lacking a clear topic and premise to write about)
* Trying to do too many things while writing, such as talking on the phone and doing the laundry
* Being distracted by others while trying to write
* Lacking time allocation to writing
Don't worry. Writer's block can be overcome. What are some exercises to help overcome writer's block?
One way is to get outside of your head and interrupt your dormant pattern. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Take a leave from your present writing environment
Taking a leave does not have to be measured in days. Sometimes only hours or even minutes are necessary to shift your mode into creating what you want to write. Here are some methods that have worked for me.
a. Write while watching television
There are always many images and thoughts that come on TV. I wanted to write a nonfiction book about historical inspirational people. I was tired of just looking at a computer screen and opted to watch TV to interrupt my dormant pattern. I took a notebook and pen with me, turned on the television and began to surf the channels.
I wrote one of my chapters from my book, "Inspired to Achieve," while watching television. I was watching a biography on Abe Lincoln. There were so many great things that I did not know about him that I was inspired to write about his many accomplishments. I took many notes on Lincoln's accomplishments and incorporated many points that I wanted to parlay to the readers.
b. Write while surfing the web
I wrote a chapter about Charles Lindbergh from "Inspired to Achieve" while surfing the web. I knew even less about Lindbergh than I did about Lincoln. After finding out about all that Lindbergh did to make his historical flight, I was inspired to write the entire chapter that night.
Of course, there are many ways that you can take a leave from your present writing environment. Other ways to generate great ideas and overcome writer's block can be while you're doing one of your hobbies, exercising, on vacation, eating lunch, talking on the phone, listening to music, etc.
c. Write while finding "your" quiet place.
Find a space with just you where your thoughts can flourish. That place can be found in numerous places.
* A part of your home devoted to your writing focus and privacy
* A library
* A restaurant or caf?, particularly during non-peak hours
* A coffeehouse
* A bookstore, such as Border's or Barnes & Noble
* An empty classroom at a school
* A park or a playground
* A museum
Your writing place is sacred. Your writing place should inspire you to write your best. Your writing place should make your writing flourish. Your writing place can occur in more than one place. Of course, where your best writing occurs will be up to you.
Just interrupting your dormant pattern can overcome writer's block. You will be able to get a new perspective on what you want to write. A temporary change in environment can be one of the best ways to generate new and fresh ideas.
North Notes is a writing and researching company, which primarily helps writers gain focus, motivation, remove mental blocks that help to unblock the writing process. EVERYONE who writes has been stuck at some point in his or her career. You do not have to accept these mind-boggling roadblocks!
http://www.northnotes.com; (586) 216-7516
Culver prom limo ..Creative Writing Tips ?By now you should have an idea... Read More
You have just completed a draft of an article. It... Read More
If you want to be a writer, then you must... Read More
You are the only one who knows what being a... Read More
We all need a cheer squad.We all need people to... Read More
An island in the Mediterranean. A beach in Africa. The... Read More
Creative Writing Tips ?It should.A theme is a one-line explanation... Read More
Sometime one must coax the words out.Each day is a... Read More
If you are an aspiring writer, or you simply want... Read More
What a wonderful resource the Internet is!Students find information to... Read More
Be careful when you write.Words you use, sentences you phrase... Read More
There are various forms of structure, including frameworks, work processes... Read More
My Dad has this old joke that goes, "What's the... Read More
I do on occasion run out of ideas for my... Read More
First impressions count in writing too! So it is always... Read More
Without denigrating the work and contribution of Syd Field to... Read More
To write books for readers at an elementary reading level... Read More
You can create a great headline, a dynamic first sentence,... Read More
Okay. So I'm not David Letterman. But I doubt if... Read More
When a writer is working on their next literary masterpiece... Read More
Short Story Writing Tips -We've established what a title should... Read More
Arrogance has a bad rap. We think of arrogant people... Read More
Way back in your early school years, you were probably... Read More
1) Can you summarize the story in about a sentence... Read More
I owe the completion and success of my book to... Read More
Wood Dale limo ..Good writing is like sex. Two people are involved ?... Read More
The tiniest things can be so useful when you come... Read More
This is a tough question for every freelance writer. For... Read More
10 - You will always have a job. As long... Read More
Q and A.Best choice when subject is very verbal or... Read More
Want to write an article or book, but are stuck... Read More
I do on occasion run out of ideas for my... Read More
Finding the time to write a novel is one of... Read More
GAINING WRITING EXPERIENCE Some Catch-22, huh? In... Read More
Technology vendors often contribute bylined articles to trade journals. The... Read More
Becoming an author is probably a lot easier than you... Read More
Around eighty percent of nonfiction books today are written by... Read More
|| Graphology & Graphotherapy ||Everybody wants to know more about... Read More
A frequent conversation I have with my writing clients is... Read More
Beginner's Blues: How to Collect Samples, Testimonials, and References as... Read More
Obtaining the skills for writing good business correpondence is important;... Read More
Do you love someone very deeply? A spouse, son, daughter,... Read More
You might not need any memoir writing help, per se,... Read More
As you set out to create your first niche non-fiction... Read More
If you become a writer for any publication, private business,... Read More
If you dread the thought of writing, if you fear... Read More
Since the headline is the first contact your readers have... Read More
Ever wonder what an author's life is like? What that... Read More
You may not remember this, but in the early days... Read More
If your writing muscle isn't in shape, writing a novel... Read More
Writing |