WRITERS' BLOCK!!
This is for Johanna, a list of ideas I came up with to get rid of this awful dilemma. Do not be despairing, dear, I've been there too, many times!
Things To Do When You Have Writer’s Block:
1. Give the piece of writing that is giving you trouble a break. Then go back to in after a long hiatus. You might get a brilliant idea of how to continue, or you might think “this is ridiculous” and abandon it.
2. Make a character profile for your every major character, or write a spin-off of the present story. A short prequel or sequel, perhaps. Maybe take a personality quiz or question list from the perspective of the main character.
3. Listen to inspiring music, especially music with lyrics that might tell a story. It could inspire you for more of the current meddlesome piece of writing, or a whole new tale.
4. Read.
5. Write a story about a character from a favorite novel or film.
6. Write about a personal experience. Look through old diaries/journals for ideas.
7. Write something completely wacky. Just string random words together, or make up a ridiculous character. Or come up with a really silly title, or ask someone to do so for you. Perhaps that will turn into a really good story!
8. Write stories based on dreams you’ve had.
9. Look at an old, unfinished story you haven’t written on in simply ages. You might be inspired to continue.
10. Get a completely new perspective, get rid of distractions. Go write in a tree if you want. Just go write somewhere you don't usually.
11. Get a friend to write the first bit of a story for you. Then write an installment. Then send it back to the friend, who writes another installment, and sends it back to you. Et cetera, et cetera.
Good link here, too:
http://www.43folders.com/2004/11/18/hack-your-way-out-of-writers-block
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